Day 14: Last Day In Jordan

Friday, 21st March 2008:

Today we wake up extra early, sadly its our last day in Jordan and we just don't wanna miss visiting this last place. Another historical ancient city. So we woke before 7 a.m. (Muz'im masih tidur so we just left him with Babah & Mama at home), mandi laju-laju and terus ke Jerash.

Jerash, located 48 km north of Amman and nestled in a quiet valley among the mountains of Gilead, is the grandeur of Imperial Rome being one of the largest and most well preserved sites of Roman architecture in the World outside Italy. To this day, its paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theaters, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced by towers and gates remain in exceptional condition.

Now, almost half of the city has been destroyed by earthquake. Can you just imagine how great the Roman architecture was because I can see most of the great buildings still standing.

The face of the queen: This is rock number 438!

One of the great sculptures never being mentioned in any Roman history:

Jordan will be sorely missed. Tonight we'll be flying to Dubai -our 4th country within these two weeks of our Middle-east tour.

Muz'im will terribly miss his Nini Babah & Nini Mama.. can't blame him. We felt it too. They have been the best of hosts (with extra-added love and care). May Allah bless them.

Dubai & Brunei here we come.. we're coming home everyone. Can't wait to see you.