We were in the van at 6:30 a.m. for a four hour drive to Ma'an. Our day started with a visit to Ma'an Secondary School for the Girls. The headmistress, Salfa Abu Tayeh, is a Bedouin and comes from a family of thirteen siblings four of which have PhDs. She spoke about the Bedouin culture which treats men and women as equals. She has traveled to the United States and has a brother who lives in Seattle. Her name, Salfa means powerful woman. She is powerful and an inspiration to the students at her school. One photograph (left to right) shows Rabia, Andy, and Salfa Abu Tayeh.
We were also honored guests at Rabia's home for a traditional Jordanian dinner. We had mansaf made with goat, rice, shrak (a thin bread), and a yogurt sauce. Rabia's friends and extended family were invited to share the delicious meal.
I am very excited to see what tomorrow will bring.
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