Short and simple, I just followed what is written here and here. Because these are the guidelines in applying a Jordan Tourist Visa for Pinoys.
Thought that was easy? Yes of course! But then after a week of submitting my requirements, I received an email stating that my visa application was denied. I got sad. I mean, how will I be able to see Petra without a Visa? How will I be able to float in the Dead Sea?
My sadness turned into rage, and just like everyone else, I expressed it on Twitter and tagged Jordan Tourism Board(JTB)! Ha! It could be my destiny. Really something carved out for me to experience. Because after that tweet, came a series of emails and direct messages exchanged between me and the JTB. And voila! I got a confirmation that I can travel to Jordan sponsored by the Tourism Board! Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God! I still couldn't believe it!
All throughout my flight, and you imagine it wasn't a short 2-3 hours flight but a long 8 hour journey, I was feeling anxious as I was still not very confident that I can really set foot in this country. What if the email was a joke? What if someone just hacked my account and played trick on me.
When the plane landed, I gathered all my confidence and presented to the immigration a printed copy of the email I received from JTB. And yes, they stamped my passport and welcomed me to Jordan. I think I smiled the sweetest smile of my life.
Sharing a couple of photos of my first glimpse of this amazing country.
PS. I have long been wanting to write about my experience in Amman, Dead Sea and Petra. They were spectacular and something I wouldn't want to forget for the rest of my life. I'm hoping I can mix and match the right ideas and words for that in the future. Because Jordan is beautiful. Until then...
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