This week I will be staying at the American Center for Oriental Research (ACOR) which is conveniently located about three blocks from the main gate of the University of Jordan. ACOR is "a private, non-profit academic institution dedicated to promoting research and publication in the fields of archeology, anthropology, history, languages, biblical studies, Arabic, Islamic studies and other aspects of Near Eastern Studies." ACOR was kind enough to rent me a room for the week while I search for an apartment.
Here is a picture of ACOR that I borrowed from the internet (because I arrived in the dark):
Even though I have been in Amman for less than 4 hours, I have accomplished the following things:
1. I ate my first Jordanian schwarma at a schwarma stand at the 7th circle. Delicious!
2. I visited my first Jordanian cafe where I had a Turkish coffee. Also Delicious!
3. I have obtained my Jordanian cell phone, a Nokia, that has its letters written in Arabic. How appropriate!
I am happy to be here and I'm ready for the real adventure of registering for school, finding an apartment, and finding my way around the city that begins tomorrow. Until then - ma'asalaama.
2 comments:
Looks very posh
Robert! I am so excited you made it to Amman. How long is it going to take you to start calling ACOR "the Acorn"? We miss you!
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