Only 2 days and everything was awesome, despite the rough start we encountered at the seaport in Aqaba. After 9 hours of driving on a bus from Alexandria, waiting 12 hours at the seaport in Newiba, 2 hours on a ferry , we had to wait 6 more hours to secure a bus ride from Aqaba to Amman.
We found a bus driver and secured a ride to Amman for 75 denari (120 USD). However after all of our bags were packed up and we were seated in the bus the driver tried to change the deal on us. We waited and tried to be paitent as if it might change his mind on the deal. But we just unpacked and were forced to find another bus driver. I was completely frustrated and angry with the first bus driver because of his shady dealings. 75 denari was completely reasonable if not over priced. I was angry because he was only trying to take advantage of us as tourist. But then I remembered: "you have heard it love your neighbors and hate your enemies. But I tell you love your enemies and pray for those who peresecute you." Funny how simple things like this can teach you huge life lessons!
36 hours later and after 2 long bus rides and a ferry ride across the Red Sea I have arrived from Alexandria into Amman, Jordan. Although my time here in Jordan was short I was able to teach skateboarding and balloon animal art. The Roman ruins made a perfect backdrop for skateboarding, and Petra was a perfect place to reach out to the local Bedouin kids. So much was done in so little time. Everything here was awesome (even our bus driver in Aqaba).
If you are ever in Amman, look up the Cliff Hostel. It is simply the best hostel. I am typing on their personal computer as the WiFi is down. Talk about hospitality.
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