I ❤ Amman As would probably be expected, I've been a little snappy happy since arriving! I thought I'd share a few of the delights that have caught my eye, ear, nose, taste buds and imagination so far. Firstly, did you know that Amman was originally built on seven jabals (hills/mountains), with three major wadis … Continue reading Snapshots of surroundings →

My alarm was set for 6:30 am to get up and showered before catching the 7:30 bus to orientation day, but I still managed to run out of time for breakfast. Fear not! There were mini pastries and coffee galore awaiting at the Hotel conference centre, alongside the 200 or so students who had arrived … Continue reading Back to school →

Survival basics upon arrival At around midnight, after a smooth flight and a long queue to get my visa, a driver from my language school (Qasid) whisked me off to my new abode. The minivan slalomed through traffic, whizzing through impossible spaces, as I admired the LED lit sky scrapers piercing the sandstone skyline. Road … Continue reading First Impressions →