Jordan, I Would Return Anytime

In a week that has been harder than one faced in many years I got news about the shooting of tourists today in Amman Jordan. One Brit killed and several shot at the Roman coliseum situated in the heart of the city. I have been to Jordan twice in the last three years and am stunned. I have never been to a place where the people have been so warm and friendly. The King is a stabilizing force in an area that is rife with political tremors. Jordan has historically been known for its moderate and fair stand in the ME. It is a country that has been trying harder than any to get that message out, the Tourism Board is tops! This is not a country that has an oil regime or one that is looking to dominate or facilitate terrorism. It is a country that is extremely stable with an eye to a peaceful future and looking to share its treasures and culture. I recently spent several days in Amman meeting various ministers from the government and even a Princess. I then went out to Wadi Rhum to spend time camping with the Bedouins. I will remain a fan of the country for my lifetime. Do not let one act of a madman change the course of a country dedicated to stability. I would go back in a heart beat!