Money exchange sign in historic downtown Amman, Jordan. After exchanging their money for Jordanian dinars, many foreigners (and locals) like to shop in the popular gold souk.
The vast array of 24-karat and 18-karat gold offerings may prove irresistible (although my daughter Jordana showed remarkable restraint).
Important to keep one's sense of humor, when confronted with such tempting choices. In the Middle East, gold is considered an essential part of a bridal dowry.
Years ago I bought a 24-karat gold bracelet and ring at the Amman gold market. When I was living in New York, the price of gold soared and I sold the jewelry at a profit.
Fancy a shopping expedition in Amman? An unexpected cancellation has left one space available for our Journey to Jordan March 1-8. Go here for more information about this chance to visit Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and for landscape photography tips from Zohrab.
This looks like so much fun!
Posted by: ellenitza | 01 February 2010 at 06:01
I do hope you get the one more for your group. Jordana is very pretty. I see the family resemblance.
Posted by: Marilyn | 30 January 2010 at 02:55
OMG...i could get lost in that store. your daughter is beautiful. xo
Posted by: Se'lah | 30 January 2010 at 01:23
Oh I get it. Jordana is one of those sickeningly pretty "I don't need makeup" kind of women. Hmmmm. She takes after her mom I see.
:D
Oh we all get how much I love ya I'll stop gushing now. I wonder if I'll have enough money left to shop with!
Hopefully someone can jump on board and join us....that would be perfect.
Talk to you soon! xoxo
Posted by: Gillian | 29 January 2010 at 20:59
It's pretty, but, well, I like silver myself ... it always reminds me of satin. Your daughter, however, is quite lovely and outshines the bling.
Posted by: Barbara | 29 January 2010 at 17:35