King Abdullah Sighting.

His Majesty King Abdullah II was in Irbid last week to speak to over 700 community leaders of the city, in an effort to urge them to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections.





Being King and all, the streets were being patrolled by countless armed men for, including city police, traffic police, and various branches of the military. Basically there were 200+ military and police officers, plus who knows how many Mukhabarat (General Intelligence Directorate...secret police) in Irbid to guard his red carpet. Oh and 2 army helicopters.

Local news articles; King meets Irbid dignitaries and tribal elders --
http://www.petra.gov.jo/Artical.aspx?Lng=1&Section=8&Artical=195624































































So exciting to see King Abdullah II and a big fat 'check' on my 'to do list' for Jordan!