Shout Out: Part Deux

 First thing's first. Being the bad blogger that I am, I missed the shout out post I was planning for Father's Day. Luckily my Dad's birthday was yesterday! I know I am a day late but I had to do something!! He is the most amazing man I have ever met and I feel so honored to call him my father. Despite the health issues and trials he has faced in the past few years, it never ceases to amaze me at how optimistic he is and I have so much to learn from him. I am so proud of him for completing his first sprint triathlon last weekend also. I love you dad, you're the best!!

Saying goodbye to my Dad before I left for Israel

This past week we spent 4 days in Jordan. It was so fun! The highlight was definitely the day we spent in Petra. We also saw yet some more ancient cities and archeological sites and made a stop at the Jordan River. Probably the best part about Jordan was the Jordanians. I don't know what it was but I was the Queen of Kickbacks on this trip. I would always start chatting with a vendor and then he would give me a gift from his shop. I got a gift from a vendor everyday. These included a necklace, earrings, a keychains, and a free package of postcards from a little boy who thought I was Angelina Jolie! Besides the extreme heat, the Jordan trip was amazing! And to top it all off, we went to a Matisyahu concert the night we got back! Here are a few pics of Jordan and the few weeks before, enjoy!

Jess, Jess, and I in Hezekiah's Tunnel

Dove Caves

Bell Caves

Field Trip to the Separation Wall

Mt. Machaerus

Yoga on Mt. Nebo

Treasury in Petra

Right after this was taken, the camel almost bit my nose off!

Monastery in Petra

Temple of Hercules

Jess and I in the Jordan River

Matisyahu Concert