Capture the Color: Jordan
When Kirsten Alana nominated me to take part in the annual Capture the Color contest, I immediately thought of Jordan. I didn’t know what to expect when I arrived in Jordan, but I had instant sensory overload once I stepped onto the streets of Amman.
I fell in love with the stunning colors, the delicious food and the diversity of landscapes in Jordan. It was lovely to revisit those memories as I scrolled through photos for this post: here are my (most colorful) favorites.
Blue
Visiting the Blue Mosque in Amman was a novel experience: it was my first time inside a mosque, my first time wearing the traditional Muslim hijab. I was struck by the beautifully intricate designs, the reverent silence, the fact that it was across the street from a church. Points to Jordan for sweeping bright blue skies and remarkable religious tolerance.
Red
The pride of Jordanians is unmistakable: in their flag, in their people, in their history and their future. This photo was taken outside a Beduoin school in the Dana Nature Reserve, and these boys were thrilled to practice their English with us.
White
The white thobe of the Muslim man is such a regal choice of clothing, particularly in contrast to the blue skies of Amman.
Yellow
Much of Jordan is sand, but the yellow seems to pop the most next to the stunning blue of the Dead Sea.
Green
Jordan is one of the poorest countries in the world when it comes to water resources, so the thriving green trees sprinkled throughout the Dana Nature Reserve truly feel like miracles.
Note: I was a guest of the Jordan Tourism Board, but all opinions are my own.
