JPI Series l Day 1: Hotel Jerusalem International

Where we stayed?

We stayed at Jerusalem Hotel International. 

It's a 4-star hotel located in Amman, Jordan.

The hotel has 175 fully furnished and decorated rooms, 10 junior suites and 2 Royal Suites.

When we arrived, we were given a few reminders after handing us our room keys.

They advised that dinner is served at 1830 while the breakfast starts 0630.  

behind me is the Lobby

on my right is the reception; behind me is the way to the lift and dining area

a photo that will welcome you when the elevator door opens up on the 1st floor

the hallway to my room 

snapshot while waiting for our luggage

The room is spacious enough with individual air conditioning and private bathrooms. 

They have mini-bar, television (with a few channels), a direct dial telephone and internet. 

A 24-hour room service, laundry, and shoe cleaning are some of the personal amenities provided by the hotel. 

finally, inside my room

I was fortunate to have this as my room.

Too big for me right? I don't mind.  I had it all for myself.  Ha! 

Yippeee!! 

The room was located in the far left corner of the hotel. 

And I think I got the winning (as for me)  balcony ever!! 

I can't contain myself that I explored it right away. 

Admiring the view is an understatement (for me), 

I need to take photos (of me and the stunning view).  

Not just a few but loads of it. hihi  

Then I went back in, as my hands are icy cold and I could feel the shivers reaching my marrows. 

The temperature at that time was around 17 deg Celcius. 

I know for some it's not that cold, but for me it is. 

I am not good with low temperatures. Hihi!  

the best position after a long day of traveling 

After resting for a few minutes, I went on to check their bathroom. 

Hmm, it's quite impressive. 

Clean, neat and with no offensive smell.

I was mirthful that my room didn't smell smoke from the cigarette!! 

I checked on their cabinets and drawers.  

They were spacious and tidy. 

But I didn't bother much as I would only be staying there for the night. 

Moving and stacking my stuff is not necessary. 

Wrapping it up, I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. 

The heater was working perfectly. 

The water was great and sufficient enough.  

The bed was way comfortable to me as it was huge for my size. :D 

It was just awesome! 

Thank you. 

Jerusalem Hotel International 

(University Road PO Box 926265/6, Rabbah 11119, Jordan)

JPI Series | Day 1: Departure and Arrival in Amman, Jordan

 Wooohooo!!! 

The day has finally come!!! 

Time to leave the sandbox for a while and savor you, J!!!

We left our accommodation 9 in the morning and went thru straight the airport. 

The travel time didn't take us much although,

mind you, we (with the driver ) even got lost.  Haha! 

But the driver managed to bring us to our destination after calling his boss. 

(He asked for the direction. hihi)

Me and my green luggage. :D

Me and Ate Elma riding our transportation..off to the airport.

We were early when we arrived at the airport. 

A few of our teammates, which at the time, I still don't know, are already seated in the waiting area.  

We waited for the counter of our flight to open. 

So to kill time, we exchanged names and chatted.

We started the "getting to know.". :D 

while waiting for our groupmates to finish in the counter 

A few moments later we're done with checkin' in.  

We proceeded to the immigration, have our stuff scanned and off to the boarding area. 

There we met Ate Elma's family and Tita Gracie.

They came all the way from the Philippines (that's around 8 hrs flight) and had waited for hours (another 7 hrs waiting time in KKIA airport) to see us.  

Tough right? 

Our next flight to Amman will be in the next 2-3 hours.   

We occupied ourselves by taking photos, eating, chatting and roaming around. :D

I managed to take a "solo-emo" shot a few jiffies before they announced that it's time to board the plane. Haha!! #arteLang

The journey was fine.  It took less than 2 hours.  

I managed to have a micro-sleep after a-not-so-pleasing lunch. 

They run out of chicken so they had to serve what's left and that's lamb. 

Ooohhh!! Not a big fan.  :(  

The time moved hastily, and the next thing we knew was we're already in Amman. 

Woohoo!! 

Ola Jordan!! ^_^ 

too excited to take photos..hihi

Walking through, we met the representative of our pilgrimage. 

I opted to join the tour this time to facilitate easy entry to the places we're going to visit. 

Anyway, he gathered us by calling our names, collected our passports and asked us to wait where our luggage is. 

The immigration took some time for a few passports.  

I am not sure as to why but it was ok  Nothing to worry.   Yey!

So now, off to the bus to stack our stuff and head to our hotel. :D 

The gang and I.. excited much!! hihi

hello, sun!! 

we're now seated in the bus

Ibrahim welcoming us in his beloved country, Jordan

After Ibrahim's warm welcome, time to hit the road and enjoy the ride. 

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yellow taxi in Jordan 

I had a good time looking out the window, appreciating the landscapes and sceneries as we passed by them.

Took tons of photos to remind me of how blessed I am because I made it on this trip.  

It was just a dream to step foot here, and now, here I am. 

Yipeee!!! 

Thank you, PPG!!!