I got back to Tunis around a week ago. I’ve been in a decluttering mode ever since, and I guess I’d be stuck in this mode for a little while.

My visit to Amman was great, except for the fact that I was able to meet only two of my family members, I really miss the rest of my family… and well, there was this stupid unexpected incident that managed to annoy the hell out of me and had such an irritating impact on my whole visit, but will come to this later in other posts.

As usual, time flew by so quickly, faster than ever actually, it’s like my whole stay lasted a couple of days rather than a few weeks. I got to meet NO FRIENDS at all, but I got to discover the new sites of the city and had the chance to eat as many middle-eastern and fast food dishes as I wished. Not to mention watching movies in great cinemas and going through brand new books in some really lovely bookshops!

Once again, it has to be said that Amman is an ever blooming city, no doubt about that. Every year I see more and more investment projects, new companies, new shopping malls, new restaurants, diverse networking events…etc. That of course means more crowded places, more traffic, less parking spaces and the fact that it will take you a “while” to reach your destination. But still, it’s all worth it in the lovely Amman.

The only two things -besides the traffic that is- that I really wish would be reconsidered are: life expenses and green spaces. Amman is becoming really expensive. The cost of everything is on the rise, taxes are unbelievable and there’s a clear gap between the citizens’ earnings and their expenses. As for the green spaces, and despite the obvious efforts to turn the city into an environment-friendly place, trees and green spaces seem to be always decreasing, and I doubt that they’re an important part of any plan for a new mall, residence or whatever. Which is such a shame, with a bit more green, Amman will look really great and will be a healthier place to live.

Although I stayed for a relatively long time in Amman, I still miss it… guess I can never get enough of it! And right this moment, I happen to miss its slightly cool summer breeze; the weather in Tunis is getting hotter and hotter that I feel I’m literally melting!

Now let me get back to cleaning up and throwing away whatever we don’t need!