Walking through the old souk in Amman today, I overheard a merchant telling a tourist about how his family has traded spices here for four generations. It struck me that amidst all the headlines, daily life here continues with resilience and tradition. Th... moreWalking through the old souk in Amman today, I overheard a merchant telling a tourist about how his family has traded spices here for four generations. It struck me that amidst all the headlines, daily life here continues with resilience and tradition. That's the Middle East I see. less