Nov 11 Nov 11 "The Fruits of Jordan" by Rebekah Shackelford Education Abroad Jordan View fullsize 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. View fullsize My roommate, Chloe, “modeling” with some pomegranates. Photo credit: Shackelford, 2019. View fullsize Guavas are a popular snack fruit in Jordan. They are extremely aromatic! Photo credit: Shackelford, 2019. View fullsize 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. View fullsize There are copious amounts of grapes in Jordan! Photo credit: Shackelford, 2019. View fullsize "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.