Shopping in Downtown Amman

You would think it would be dangerous for us to go to the very heart of downtown Amman.  But it wasn't.  We walked up and down the busy streets and went into the little shops with the other couples and never felt threatened.  It was sooo fun!  The weather is getting colder and we need some warm coats, so we went to "coat alley."
 

Rows and rows and rows of coats and suits

I told this guy what I wanted and he ran off down the racks for a minute and then came back with the perfect coat and the perfect fit.  $25 for this one.  I love my personal shopper

Lynn was looking for a coat, too, but lost his focus when we went by this shop with men's suits.  Who can resist a suit for $35?  Brother Hammond and Brother Strong held up the portable dressing room while Lynn tried on the pants.  The owner threw in two ties.

The on-site tailors were located around the area.  It took 10 minutes for Lynn's pants to be hemmed up and we were on our way, our purchases stuffed into a plastic bag.

Stopping for Kunafe

A very popular destination for a dessert called "Kunafe" is at the end of a long alley in downtown Amman.  People come from everywhere to enjoy the warm soft cheesy dish wrapped in a crunchy crust.  They line up in long lines, pay their money in a booth and then step inside a tiny shop where servers working over hot burners dish the delicious treat onto paper plates.   Once you get your Kunafe (on a paper plate), you squeeze outside so others can get in.  Something about the whole experience reminds me of the Seinfeld Soup Nazi.  Yummy food, but you better hurry in and hurry out.