From Jordan to Istanbul

3 of us had to get up at 5 for a taxi at 6 to take us to the airport. 
We had to wait a long time at the airport. Our flight was delayed. Planes had to change their route so they didn't fly over Israel.
I got a window seat!
the Dead Sea
the phosphate mine were went past yesterday.
a macas coffee before I left!

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