Congratulation on finding and attending the worship service. What an adventure in finding a church and the help it will give you in your Arabic. Now what kind of Easter treats do they have in Jordan? Candy, cookies, Eggs?

Hey Becca! I really admire your fearlessness and your spirit of engagement with the world.

In case you couldn't understand the sermon, the tomb was empty. Otherwise, pretty uneventful.

Happy Easter to you!!

Hey,
I didn't quite get your name, but mine is zaid. I'm originally from Jordan and am currently living in Canada. I left Amman some 7 years ago, and I haven't got the chance to visit since then. It has been very interesting reading your daily postings. I don't know how I got to this site, but I was looking for something completely different, and this got my attention. I just spent 2 hours to read all your postings... very informative.. Thank you. I understand that you are struggling with fruitless hours daily, but trust me it wouldn't be as bad once you get to the summer. Jordanians are very outgoing once you get to know them, and trust me, it is very easy to win them as friends. You don't need to fear their intentions cause their morals and religious teachings, whether muslim or christian, will refrain them from incurring any harm or abuse. But I do agree that staring is a bad habit. there is still so much to see and much to learn from our culture. My dad is a pilot, and I have travelled to many places, but Jordan holds this distinctive taste that you will only get used to after a while. there is something mystical about the place, at least that is my recollection. Life has a different interprestation in that part of the world, something that I long for amidst this systematic and routine life that I lead now in Montreal. don't get me wrong, Montreal is such a special and beautiful place and I urge you to visit. but its not as fulfilling nor as compelling of a life as in Jordan. although, jordan would be considered empty when compared to first world countries like where you come from, but some mysterious thing makes up for that. I dont' know... I hope you can relate to what I'm saying, cause if you don't then I might seem crazy. If you are interested, I can introduce you to a few friends of mine that reside in Jordan. I'm sure they will make your stay worthwhile. One is a girl that I went to high school with. she is so nice and speaks fluent english and arabic. the second is a guy that was my neighbor for as long as I can remember. Let me know if your interested. I'm gonna bookmark this link, so i stay updated with your latest activities. Enjoy your time and venture into new things.. we only live one life.... ciao
Zaid

Wow, finally a post that got people's attention. Anyways, as mentioned in my earlier posts, Easter in Jordan isn't until May 1st so I don't know what kind of candy there will be. I also have plenty of time to learn the words for 'tomb' and 'empty'. :)

Zaid, thanks for posting to my blog! I do understand what you are talking about, Jordan is a very unique place. I have no worries about being harmed, it is mostly an observation and a comfort issue. I really do enjoy being here and hope that you continue to enjoy my postings!

But what treats did your mom cook for you? You said she made you Easter sweets... :)

Happy Easter Rebecca :) and happy "over halfway through" your experience living in Jordon! My staff got a big kick over Karl's visits to the gym (or rather visits to you). They still talk about Karl being at his computer post bright and EARLY - sitting for hours at the computer and his occasional chuckles as you conversed through fingers. I will save some thoughts for a letter (I now have your address - somewhere on my desk - I hope...as I now search for it...)