The adventure begins

This is unusual for us, normally our adventures start in the dark early hours and a pre-dawn drive to an early flight, so it’s odd to find ourselves kicking our heels at home waiting for the time to leave. But this journey is a 4pm flight, so it’s a train to London and tube across to Heathrow, a bite and a couple of beers in Terminal 5, and we’re away.

We’re flying with BA this time, which is also unusual. The flight is fine, the only items worthy of comment being the quality of the food (good!), and the amusing fact that dinner and air turbulence arrive at precisely the same time, giving rise to some amusement as the tray takes on a mind of its own.

Amman Airport is calm as we walk through and, having had the forethought to obtain our Jordan Pass on line weeks ago, we are through quickly. It’s almost 1am now though, and our plan to start this adventure is tonight in the airport hotel, then pick up the hire car tomorrow to start the first road trip. 

And so the adventure begins.