This past week in Jordan

I've had a lighter week school-wise than I usually have. Our professor got engaged this week and had a huge party Thursday. This gave us a few shortened class periods and no class on Thursday. It was a much needed break. On Thursday we went to the Dead Sea. It was only about an hour away which was nice. We also stopped by the supposed site where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the River Jordan (which is very small and unimpressive). We were able to look into Israel, we were actually about 12 feet away in water that you could walk across. The Dead Sea was very unique. It is the lowest point in the world. You float right on top of the water and it is literally impossible to sink. The water was unpleasantly salty however... and I was unfortunate enough to get even just a little in my mouth. After the Dead Sea we went to a traditional Jordanian restaurant call Kam Zaman. It was very good and it was set up in an old castle in Amman. Friday we had the entire day to relax! It was Karli's birthday! I was able to call her and talk to her for a few hours to wish her a happy birthday! It was nice to be able to hear about everything she was doing to celebrate her birthday :-*! Saturday was another extremely early day. We left for Aqaba at 6 in the morning. It's a 4 hours drive and admittedly I wasn't very excited about going. However, it was a perfect day at the Red Sea, maybe slightly on the hot side. I could see into Egypt, and into Israel, and Saudi Arabia was only about 7 miles away. We got back to Amman at 10 at night. I was very tired and used Sunday to sleep most of the day before studying and catching up on my homework. Yesterday was our last full day of class. Today I had my exam and was told by my professor that I passed!!! I have another exam tomorrow but it should be very easy. Then in the afternoon I'm getting a "diploma" from the University of Jordan and we are all going out to one of the most famous restaurants in Amman, Reem Ba'oudy. Then Thursday we're going to Madaba. There is a mosaic that is considered to be the oldest map of the Middle East.
I'm only 5 days away from being back home. This trip has been a great experience. Getting to see a new culture, see ancient buildings and ruins everywhere, and learning the language was incredible. I do miss being home. I miss my family, all of you, and I miss seeing grass and the lawns. I really miss Karli! I love her so much and I can't wait to get home and see her! I hope everything is going well with all of you and that you are having good weather and a good summer!
The pictures are: Jesus' Baptism site, The Dead Sea, Palm trees, Aqaba