Up for breakfast before heading to Abduli market, but first a wee panic. We never saw Raymond last night, and don't know if he picked up our bus tickets to get to Petra.
He sacked someone last night, and they didn't react well, so he's at the police station giving a statement. The guy behind reception kept saying "Five minutes", for about half an hour, until someone noticed bus tickets in the pigeon hole for the room keys. Day saved! We'd not have made Petra as there's only one bus a day and we'd have lost £100+ on the hotel there, and then had to pay out again to stay in Amman.
So, after getting the tickets sorted, we headed to Abduli market. For Glaswegians, think a vast open air version of the Barras, but without the knock-off. On the way there, we asked someone where the JETT bus office was, as that was where the bus to Petra would leave from. He told us to jump into his van, and he ran us to it so we knew exactly where it was, then ran us back down to the market! He wouldn't take anything for his trouble. That's one thing about Jordan, the people are really friendly.
He sacked someone last night, and they didn't react well, so he's at the police station giving a statement. The guy behind reception kept saying "Five minutes", for about half an hour, until someone noticed bus tickets in the pigeon hole for the room keys. Day saved! We'd not have made Petra as there's only one bus a day and we'd have lost £100+ on the hotel there, and then had to pay out again to stay in Amman.
So, after getting the tickets sorted, we headed to Abduli market. For Glaswegians, think a vast open air version of the Barras, but without the knock-off. On the way there, we asked someone where the JETT bus office was, as that was where the bus to Petra would leave from. He told us to jump into his van, and he ran us to it so we knew exactly where it was, then ran us back down to the market! He wouldn't take anything for his trouble. That's one thing about Jordan, the people are really friendly.
Karen in Abduli market
From the market we wandered back into town, and stopped off at a juice bar. The guy remembered us from a couple of days ago and even remembered the order. Then it was back to the hotel for a wee rest before heading uphill to the Amman Citadel.
The Citadel is something else! It's vast, and sits on top of one of Ammans many hills. The views are superb. It's a fair trek, so we stopped off en route for a coffee. Once we finally got to the Citadel, it did not disappoint. The place is stunning, and the views of the city are incredible. In the middle of the site is the archaeology museum. Well worth the admission of 2JD (£2)
Amman Citadel
Overlooking the city from the Citadel
Back in town, it was time to eat. We found a small hole in the wall place, up an alley doing 1/2 chicken, rice and salad for 2.5JD. Add in a couple of drinks and it came to 5.75JD. They certainly didn't skimp on the portions either! Two of us, totally stuffed for under £6. Result.
So, back at the hotel, and we're pretty much packed to head off to Petra tomorrow. We're getting a lift to the bus, and we're setting off at 6.00am. It's going to be a long bus journey!
Later in the evening, Raymond ( the owner) and his wife took us out. First we stopped off at a bakery where they bought us a tray of Arab sweets, then we went for a drive along Rainbow St, we'd walked along during the day, but which at night, really comes alive, and seems to be the street to be seen in. It was totally throbbing, and people were out in force. Definately the place to be and more importantly, be seen!
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