Our first morning in Jordan - a view from our suite at the Sheraton in Amman.

The colonnaded street and entrance to the Roman Theatre in Amman.

Outside the Roman Theatre in Amman.

The entrance to Amman's Roman Theatre.

Amman's Roman Theatre.

Inside the Roman Theatre in Amman.

Inside the Roman Theatre in Amman.

Inside the Roman Theatre in Amman.

Inside the Roman Theatre in Amman.

Inside the Roman Theatre in Amman.

Local women chatting inside the Roman Theatre.

A view of the entire amphitheatre from the top row of seats.

The Citadel and Temple of Hercules, as seen from the Roman Theatre.

The smaller theatre.

A lady sings while standing on the marked spot on the stage where the accoustics allow for the maximum echo and projection.

Looking up the steep stairs from the stage.

Locals hanging out in the amphitheatre. Jordanians do not pay admission to enter this site, but international tourists do. The locals regularly use it as a public park and meeting space.

Ruins in the amphitheatre.

Ruins in the amphitheatre.

The smaller theatre.

The smaller theatre.

The smaller theatre.

Shops and apartments in downtown Amman.

The Amman Citadel and Temple of Hercules.