Wednesday I went with my Arabic class to the different mosques around town. We visited King Hussein Mosque in the middle of the city but couldn't go in because men were praying and barely let the boys in our class go in. We left that soon after and traveled to King Abdullah Mosque, the beautiful blue one. The girls had to wear these robes, it was really funny.
We walked around inside and saw their museum and then went into the praying area (it is NOT called the main sanctuary XP) which was BEAUTIFUL. We also went into the parliament house and the women's quarters, which were very nice. Much nicer than the next mosque we went to, which was acceptable. Then we traveled to the last mosque, I believe the mosque of King Abdullah II. It was breathtaking. You walked in and there were trees and birds singing; the main space was GORGEOUS (we got to go in, also after donning the robes, because it was before men came to pray) with soft carpeted floors and the walls and everything were pieces of wood that were fitted together without glue or nails. It was really a work of art and fit for a king. Here, we saw the sunset over the city through trees and listened to the call to prayer. It was the best sunset I've seen in a very long time.
Today, Jordan held a Centennial Parade celebrating 100 years. It was the 1st parade they've ever had where they closed off streets, and I must say they did an amazing job. There were people from the schools and Boy Scouts and from the army and giant cars with I guess floats on them (covered in stuff, not actually floating; what are they called? I'm tired.) and it was just tons of fun. I went with Amal, Tala, Colin, and Dan. I'm probably roasted at the moment; I was out in the sun w/o sunscreen from 2:30 till sunset. But it was soooo worth it! :)
Tomorrow is Wadi Hassa, a hike through water and up/down a waterfall, lots of fun. I'm looking forward to it.
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