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"The Fruits of Jordan" by Rebekah Shackelford

"The Fruits of Jordan" by Rebekah Shackelford

Pomegranates grow abundantly in Jordan and are often seen growing in private yards. They are incredibly cheap, compared to U.S. prices. Photo credit: Shackelford, 2019.

My roommate, Chloe, “modeling” with some pomegranates. Photo credit: Shackelford, 2019.

Guavas are a popular snack fruit in Jordan. They are extremely aromatic! Photo credit: Shackelford, 2019.

Figs in the U.S. figs are almost exclusively eaten dry; however, in Jordan they are often eaten fresh. They are surprisingly colorful and tart. Photo credit: Shackelford, 2019.

There are copious amounts of grapes in Jordan! Photo credit: Shackelford, 2019.

"Sugar apple" (sometimes known as “custard apple” in English) . A shopkeeper told me this fruit name, which directly translates to "cream" in English. The fruit has large seeds and is very sweet. Photo credit: Shackelford, 2019.

"Reflections: Poetry Abroad" by Juliana Cosenza

"Reflections: Poetry Abroad" by Juliana Cosenza

"I Don't Swim" by Ghufran Salih

"I Don't Swim" by Ghufran Salih