Angelina Lands In London
This is her first stop(and maybe her only stop) on the way to Jordan. I checked Expedia and it usually takes about 20 hours to get to Jordan from Los Angeles. The shortest flight is 17 hours. Connecting cities are Frankfurt, Paris and London. If you click in the picture you can see Angie’s ticket for BMI airlines which specializes in cheap flights from the UK to the Middle East. Some of the major carriers probably have agreements with BMI. Jordan is a fairly stable but the US Department of State has issued the following warnings about traveling to the country.
The threat of terrorism remains high in Jordan. Transnational terrorist groups, as well as less sophisticated local elements, have demonstrated the capability to pose threats in Jordan. Al-Qaida in Iraq network in particular continues terrorist activities against U.S. and Government of Jordan (GOJ) targets in Jordan. The Al-Qaida in Iraq network claimed responsibility for the November 9, 2005 bombings of three international hotels in Amman, which killed 60 people and injured over 100.
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Terrorists often do not distinguish between U.S. government personnel and private citizens. Terrorists may target areas frequented by Westerners, such as tourist sites, hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, liquor stores, shopping malls, transportation hubs, places of worship, expatriate residential areas, and schools. In light of these security concerns, U.S. citizens are urged to maintain a high level of vigilance, to be aware of their surroundings, and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. It is especially important for travelers to be unpredictable by varying their times and routes and to maintain a low profile. Moreover, U.S. citizens are urged to avoid contact with any suspicious or unfamiliar objects and to immediately report the presence of such objects to the authorities. U.S. Government personnel overseas have been advised to take the same precautions.
I’m sure everything will be fine. Still, we need to keep a good thought for Angelina as she does this important work.
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