Lazy days of summer

On a recent trip to visit friends in Amman, Jordan, I took the opportunity to visit the ancient city of Jerash. This ancient Greco-Roman city is still used for festivals and events, hence the coke machine amidst the ruins. During this vacation, we also visited the Byzantine church in Madaba where the oldest map of Jerusalem was found in a mosaic on the floor. In addition to sightseeing, we also made lots of time for swimming, eating out, shopping, and just hanging out with our friends. This was our first vacation in over a year, so we didn't mind the large amounts of inactivity. We were able to spend 4 days on the ancient Greek island of Rhodes, as well. We visited the sight of the Colossus of Rhodes, Old Town Rhodes, and the Acropolis at Lindos. One of the highlights, for the kids, at least, was swimming in the middle of the Aegean Sea when the boat anchored for a mid-day break.