Sunset at Ajloun Castle, Jordan.
Birthday greetings to His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan, who turns 48 today. Am looking forward to returning next month to the beautiful Hashemite Kingdom.
When His Majesty was still HRH Prince Abdullah, he was an avid sportsman and champion rally car driver, in addition to his official duties. I have fond memories (and many photos) of those days, when I handled press and publicity for then-Prince Abdullah's team. His winning Opel Manta rally car is currently on display at the Royal Automobile Museum in Jordan (photos in an upcoming post).
tara, this is one of the most beautiful photographs, i have ever seen!
bravo to you!
Posted by: christina | 03 February 2010 at 21:54
You are making my mind race with all these pictures of places I am soon to see!
Posted by: Donna | 31 January 2010 at 04:40
Tara, you really need to start working on your autobiography! NBC did a feature with King Abdallah at Petra a few years ago. It was very fascinating and you could tell he truly loves his country and people. Someday I want to visit Petra, it is magnificent.
Posted by: martina | 30 January 2010 at 20:46
Beautiful photo. Happy Birthday to King Abdullah! Race cars are a past dream. How fun for you to be there during that time.
Posted by: Marilyn | 30 January 2010 at 17:09
Happy Birthday to King Abdullah! {And many happy returns too.} A beautiful photo to accompany this tribute to the King on his birthday! (He is three months older than Julian! A great age, the prime of life.)
Is there anything that you haven't done? I am impressed! We'll need to do more catching up when I see you.
I am looking forward to visiting Jordan for the first (hopefully not last) time with you soon! I can hardly believe it is mere weeks away. Your love of Jordan shines through in your posts so much, I feel like a child in a candy store, the anticipation is too much! lol
Shining up the camera as we speak....xoxoxo
Posted by: Gillian | 30 January 2010 at 14:54
Just love this photograph, Tara.
Posted by: Chris | 30 January 2010 at 14:51
You are just full of interesting surprises.
I'm looking forward to more.
Posted by: Chris | 30 January 2010 at 14:50