Inside King Abdullah's Mosque

so today was definitely an adventure to say the very least. our class went on another field trip to downtown amman to see a art gallery, a dana reserve headquarters (where they ACTUALLY served american coffee and delicious marie catrib-like food.) anddddd king abdullah's mosque. the mosque was definitely a riot. i knew that in going there i had to wear a head scarf but what i DIDN'T realize is that i had to wear an abaya at the mosque as well ( i was told long sleeves would be well enough.)

in any event, right when we stepped onto the headquarters of the mosque i was quickly shuffled into a room where there were black graduation like garbs hanging up (abayas) although, when i put it on i seriously felt like i was apart of a secret society. and then you know, i had my wicked cool black and blue kafiya on my head... oh yeah, so styling.

but the mosque was definitely amazing. we had to take our shoes off before stepping into it but it was worth it. i think i got some pretty cool photos. and while it sucked a LOT to wear head gear and an abaya, it was certainly worth the experience. (note, it only sucked because it was wicked wicked hot... and i just can't imagine ever getting used to wearing hijabs.)

this is when i laid down in the center of the mosque and looked up with my camera. the center of the dome is absolutely gorgeous.
appropriate for a holy place. see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil. ;)
kiera is gorgeous, especially in her hijab. well, ANYTIME actually. :)
the lighting in the center of the mosque. they hung so low, it was a really cool design idea.
halllaaaaa. sandra, me, nicole and nikki. yeah. we are kickin' it in our awesome smawshome headgears.