Jerash

 Today we started with a visit to Ajloun Castle, built by Saladin in the 12th-century to safeguard the trade route between Damascus and Southern Jordan. One of the most impressive Muslim castles in the Middle East, here you can soak up fabulous views

Next we move on to Jerash which has been inhabited since the Bronze Age, this incredible Greco Roman city is home to the best-preserved Roman-era ruins in Jordan, and the second most visited spot in Jordan after Petra. It is really hot here, probably the hottest we have had while walking around.  Not many areas for shade, but still had a great visit.

On the way back to Amman we did a brief city tour of Amman. Saw both the new and old parts of the city on our bus ride back to the hotel

Entrance to our hotel.  The entrances always had security to get in, and scanners like they have at airports.  We only had to use the scanners once to get into a hotel

Visit to Ajlun Castle

This tourist was sitting on a bench drawing the castle

Beautiful views from the castle

There was a moat at this castle

King (deceased), current King and Crown Prince 

Parking at Jerash, the second most visited spot in Jordan after Petra

So many vendors as we enter Jaresh

Hadrianus Entrance to Jaresh

Hippodrome - for horse racing

No horse racing today

Zeus Temple

South Theatre

Oval Plaza 

Decamanus street

Ancient Tomb

Pillars in background, you can see how much is still underground.  Controversy when or if further excavation will happen due to erosion when excavated

Water fountain that provided water for the town

Passed on the $40 lunch buffet per person, though it looked delicious, and split a sandwich

King Abdullah Mosque In Amman

Citadel in background

Amman, the white city

Roman Theatre in Amman, still in use today

This area had all gold stores, would have been nice to be closer to this area of the city to explore

Kings Guard at his residence

Canadian Embassy in Amman

Sunset view from the room

Had family style supper for 2, much better than last night's buffet