So we've been here almost a week now and we are enjoying the amazing food and scenery. We like walking around and exploring. I have spotted a few restaurants I would like to try and there is a produce stand around a few corners that have better veggies than the main grocery store. A taxi man already tried to charge us 7 times the amount that it took to get home and the lady across the hall told us to threaten them by telling them we'd call the police and report them because its against the law. lol They honk ALOT here and we have been honked at VERY frequently. They also like to wave at us...the Americans. lol
We had our first day today at the school. The people we will be working with are nice. They are putting me in the Marketing area and Stella with Finance although I REALLY wanted to work with the kids. :-( The principle did mention that I would get to work in the sport complex possibly with basketball...so I guess they did see my experience in that area. We don't know any details yet but we should within the next few weeks. School doesn't start until September so we will settle in then take off time for the feast.
All the people in our building are nice...there is the doorman who speaks no English but its fun asking him things through charades. Andrew is an older man from Australia who works with the IT department. Selma is from Turkey and will be teaching religion and philosophy. The couple that is on my floor across the hall is Sarah and Adam...she is British and he is a Jordanian so they are so fun to talk to. lol
Thats all for now because its dinner time!
lol That's too funny. Charades, the world's only real international language. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of things have you tried asking him?
I really enjoyed your latest Jordan blog posting. Thanks for keeping us updated on your experiences in Amman.
ReplyDeleteReggie Warren
On the dash of every taxi cab is a little triangular tube (like a toblerone) that has the taxi driver's name and taxi ID number. If someone is ever hassling you really bad, that's the number to take down to give to the police. Usually, just writing down the number is sufficient.
ReplyDeleteAlso, watch closely which button they push to start the taxi meter. Sometimes if a driver "forgets" to turn it on, and you're feeling a little bold, you can turn it on yourself... there's no arguing with the meter.
The folks in the sports complex are really great. Have fun!