Perks.......

Having a boyfriend as a professional photographer has its perks. Having a creative and resourceful boyfriend as a photographer has even more. My latest example is our free trip to the Dana Guesthouse. Brian told the lodge that he wanted to write an article about eco-lodges in Jordan and asked if he could come there and spend a night for free, take some pictures and interview the owner. They happily agreed.....free advertising for them. The guesthouse is in the Dana Biosphere Reserve, about a 2 hour drive from Amman. This guesthouse is not technically an eco-lodge, but they are working towards it. Jordan is not what I would call an environmentally conscientious country, so the fact that the lodge is even attempting to be environmentally friendly is a huge step. (I think I even saw a plastic bottle recycled there!!) It was beautiful, relaxing and just what we needed. Brian took great photos and interviewed the head of tourism for his article while I just sat on the deck and took in the view. He was so inspired by the architect that he now wants to write another article just about him. Apparently he has designed several other lodges in Jordan. I see more free nights in my future!!

**The first photo is from the deck

The second photo is of the guesthouse from a village nearby

The third photo is of Dana Village (you can see the guesthouse on the left)