Thursday, April 7, 2011

Spring in Amman!

All the vacant lots have become beautiful green fields of mustard, weeds and grass.
Everywhere we go,we are surprised by shepherds crossing streets, even the freeway, in search of pasture for their flocks of sheep and goats.   I caught this little flock a few hours ago.


Here are some of the floral displays to be seen around our house.  I always think of Mary walking to the sepulcher, probably oblivious of all this beauty, as she went with heavy heart to the tomb of her beloved Savior.  All the flowers seem to be shouting in brilliant color..."He Lives! Rejoice! New life is coming!"
 This is the mosque across the street that sings to us at least 5 times each day.  The field is brown, barren dirt for much of the year.  It's nice to see green.
People's gardens are running over the walls in gorgeous displays
 One of the gorgeous garden displays lining Airport Road!  Sorry, I don't see the function to turn it upright.
Pansies...with the "Modern American School in the background

Welcome Spring!