As the bus left us on the abandoned bus station in Amman at 4:30 a.m., we were immediatly overwhelmed by the extreme cold of the morning air. We huddled together and decided that 2 things had to be done. Firstly we had to find some shelter and get out of the wind at least until the sun comes up. Secondly we had to make something to eat. We were all feeling a bit thin after missing 3 meals due to the travels!
We sent out scouts to find shelter for the team and the rest stayed with the bags. When the scouts returned, we were informed that there was an alley/drive way not to far from where we were. This was the only option so far and we were so cold by now that we had no objections at all.
As soon as we got to the alley our bags were off and our gas stove was out. We were going to make oats at 4:50 a.m. for 8 guys in an alley in Jordan!!! That morning I probably had the best oats that I have ever had in my life. It was burned and it was a bit too sweet, but it was still the best tasting oats ever.
I learned a valuable lesson that morning in the alley.....there is no remedy like hungry!!!
Blessings
Marcel