Jordan Day 2: Jerash to Medaba

So far Jordan has been a suprise package which we are thoroughly enjoying. Dramatic mountains with ancient Roman city ruins and an old fortress was the order for today.

We drove out to Um Qais to view the remains of a Roman City and to take in a great view which looked out into Typeious Lake, Israel and Syria. In perfect conditions you can also see Lebanon.

Next we visited Jerash, the largest and best preserved roman city in Jordan. We had an excellent local guide who took us through the complex on an interesting journey which covered about 2 hours.

On our return we stopped at an Islamic Fortress, before heading to Madaba, our headquarters for the next couple of days.

Jerash - includes a well preserved Amphitheater

Views into Syria

Jerash Roman ruins within the new city

Islamic Fortress