Hittin' the Street

One day I decided to take pictures of my route to and from work at the IOM (International Organization of Migration). I go from the University of Jordan campus in northern Amman, and catch a taxi 20 minutes SW past the American embassy, and into Limbo between new development and desert sand. What I see paints an interesting picture of Jordan, reflecting the ancient and modern, traditional and progressive. So many seemingly contradicting realities make Jordan what it is: a diverse and promising nation.




Far off in the distance, developed, urban Amman. Turn left 90 degrees and rocky land, trash, and the occasional sheep meet the horizon.



Yes, those are sheep nibbling through the trash of a developing apartment complex, not far from the palacial Australian embassy



A traditional Bedouin dressed man driving a not-so-traditional form of transportation. Air-conditioned donkey anyone? :)



Prayer beads, evil eyes...and a bobble head dashboard sunflower?



Navigating Amman traffic during rush hour...



Sunset over the nearest hill/buildings in my neighborhood. Classic Amman sight.