Aqaba!!!

Oh, my goodness!! Family and friends - you will NOT believe the weekend we had! We, as a group, traveled to Aqaba, a port city on the very south side of Jordan. We were able to swim in the Red Sea, which Moses parted, scuba dive, snorkel, and hang out around the AMAZING town. The water was so many beautiful different shades of blue, ranging from a teal to a deep navy. It was gorgeous!

We stayed in the wonderful Mina Hotel in Aqaba. I don't think I have gotten that good of sleep since my arrival! Ashley, Claire, and I walked around and ended up eating dinner at the 35° East restaurant. (In case you're wondering, get the margarita. It's DELICIOUS!) The restaurant prided itself on its international hospitality as well as American cuisine. Their tagline was "Cocktails, Steaks, and Seafood." It was awesome. They had various countries' flags around the walls - even an American flag!

It was really great. I really got to know some of my fellow travelers and I think this weekend was a great bonding experience. I am so sad that some of my friends will be leaving this weekend. They have become family to me and I will miss them so much. 

I've included some pictures to show you guys just how AMAZING this city was. It was one of the world's "Four Corners." The Red Sea separates four countries: Northeast is Jordan, Southeast is Saudi Arabia, Southwest is Egypt, and Northwest is Israel/Palestine/Disputed Territory/The Holy Land. Seeing that was a really cool experience!

Israeli city of Eilat

The only bad thing about this weekend was that I was absent from the wedding of one of my very best friends. Mr. Ryan Alexander McCoy married Therese Rihovsky Saturday night. Zachary went and sent me so many pictures. I really wish I could have been there. Oh - guess what - Zac caught the garter!! Whoop! ;) Ryan and Tess, I am so so so happy for you two and I miss you guys! Congratulations!!

Hope you enjoy. See you all very, very soon.

Love from Amman.