Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Jordan's Royalty, Doing Royal

I read an interview in Conde Nast Traveler today from my favorite member of royalty, King Abdullah II of Jordan. It is no secret that I consider Jordan a great place to explore and would go back in a heart beat. This ruler is a champion of moderate Islam and a foe of extremism, not easy in his neighborhood. He is well educated and traveled and well loved in his country at least from what I have observed. Do not confuse that with being a lackey for our current administration. This man cares about his part of the world and the tough times it is going through. It’s no wonder that major Arab investment in tourism is happening in Jordan, stabilization is the key. If more people had this man’s thought process the world would be a better place. The royal family in Jordan are all involved in the bettering of their country. I was honored to once meet Princess Basma Bint Tatal of Jordan, her works alone does Jordan proud.

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Blogger Stephen Hartshorne said...

Dear Kent,
The King went to school here in Deerfield and I understand he is building a school much like Deerfield Academy in Jordan. I have also been a great admirer of Queen Noor.

Yrs. Steve H

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