Road trip to Azrak and Desert Castles

Thanksgiving

Jerash - ancient Roman city of the Decapolis

The Propylaeum. When the ancient Roman citizens of Gerasa (now known as Jerash) processed to the Temple of Artemis they crossed under the Propylaeum. Its massive colums and carved portico were flanked by two story shops.


Propylaeum - the entrance to the Temple of Artemis, is about sixty feet tall at the base. It was during the taking of this picture that Bill remembered he is not a fan of heights...

Temple of Artemis, who was the daughter of Zeus and sister of Apollo. Artemis was the patron goddess of Gerasa (know known as Jerash). Although small, the temple's Corinthian columns soar impressively from the hilltop site; 11 of the 12 front columns are still standing.

Skyward view from the Temple of Artemis.

Bill thinks "Artemis" translated from the ancient latin is "Tammie Jo"...

Sitting in the seats of the South Theatre. The acoustics of this ancient theatre are incredible!

TJ standing on the stage of the South Theatre. For some reason she seemed to be perfectly comfortable there...

Part of the South Theatre.

South Theatre from the top row. A person standing on the ground floor, about 20 feet in front of the stage, can be heard in the top row even when speaking in a normal voice!

Jordanian Army Bagpipers in the South Theatre... who would have guessed?

Bill in front of Hadrian's Arch. The Arch was built to commemorate the visit of Emperor Hadrian to Gerasa (Jerash) in 129 AD.

Hadrian's Arch

Living Room Upgrade!

We bought this Afghani carpet at the Jordan Craft Center last weekend! Its between 70 -100 years old and had a small hole in it which we had repaired by a specialist. A fabulous addition to our livingroom!

And .... here is the After shot! Much better, we think. We plan to do another wall in the living room and the bedroom in the same color soon.

This is a Before shot of our boring living room wall.