Introduction

Hello All!

This coming January (in only 3 weeks!), I will be making the long plane trip overseas into a far away country called Jordan. I am traveling with 23 other students from Bethel University on an interim trip, formally named "Leaders for Change in Jordan and Israel". I have therefore made this blog so that you (being my friends and family) can follow me through the Middle East, hear updates on current events as I experience them in-country, and see beautiful sights through my pictures.

My departure date is January 4th, which is quickly approaching! We will land on January 5th at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman Jordan, and then my journey begins! For a taste of what I will be seeing and experiencing while in Jordan, I will list just a few adventures that I am most looking forward to!
-On January 10, we will be meeting with the Advisor to King Abdullah
-On January 11 we will meet and speak with H. R. H. Princess Sumaya bint El-Hassan, President of the Royal Scientific Society
-On January 13 (which is my 21 birthday!!) we will be touring Jesus' baptismal site, Mt. Nebo, and St. Georg in Madaba

As you will see on the right hand side of the page, I have posted some links about the countries that I will be staying in. I also have a little poll that I will be updating every few days (more interesting questions to come!) and I will eventually be putting up a slideshow.

I will be posting more information as the time for me to leave gets closer and I will hopefully posting every couple days once I am in-country. Please let me know if you have any questions (or advice!) and please pray for me as I continue to prepare (and pack...) for this wonderful, new experience!

Xox
Courtney