Danny and Sherry Wright's Archive
‘You Have to Start With Coffee’
In Jordan, as in much of the world, coffee is a symbol of hospitality, but the custom takes on greater intensity in the Arab world. “No matter what you want, you have to start with coffee,” Shahrouri told me. “If you don’t offer coffee to your guests, locals will know you are not a true Jordanian Arab.”
In Jerash, History and Music Among the Ruins
North of Amman, the Roman ruins at Jerash have become a major attraction and the site of a popular music festival.
The Refuge in the Desert
At the Shaumari Wildlife Reserve in eastern Jordan, oryxes, onagers and other imperiled wildlife species are making a rally, writes Danny Wright.
Playing in the Ruins
In Amman, a beloved playground becomes a popular tourist attraction. “When the archaeologists came to dig they would leave holes,” Yoseph said. “We had fun playing in the sand piles and refilling their holes.”
