Chicks Trip Kick Off in Amman

Five days after arriving in Jordan, a few other friends joined us and our annual Chicks Trip officially began. Welcome to Amman, ladies!

Amman's Colors

Early Afternoon

Late Afternoon

Sunset

Night

(photo courtesy of Melissa)

A few random facts about Amman:

1. Now a city of 2 million, Amman was first inhabited during the Neolithic period, around 8500 BC.

2. Once under the rule of Ptolemy II Philadelphus of Egypt, Amman's former name was Philadelphia.

3. Around 326 AD Christianity was the city's main religion.

4. Sometimes referred to as The City of Seven Hills, Amman has expanded to nineteen hills.

5. Residents enjoy four seasons throughout the year and even experience snow fall each winter.

6. Amman is one of the most liberal cities in the Middle East and more westernized than Cairo.

7. Jordanians experience freedom of worship and are not required to dress in a particular way, including wearing a veil (although most Muslim women always wear one).

8. Amman has two sister cities in the U.S.— Miami, Florida and Chicago, Illinois.