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Short visit to Jordan

March 22, 2010 | Comment (0)

Visit to Jordan….

Petra

A short haul magical destination, we had a long weekend Thursday – Monday and managed to fit in an amazing amount of this very special, friendly country. With only a 5 hour flight from London this is very doable – I would recommend 6 days though to relax as well or longer to add Wadi Rum, the desert, and stay under the million star hotel. 

From Amman we travelled the Kings Highway, the oldest route in the world. Visiting Mount Nebo the site of the death of Moses.

Mount Nebo

Crossing Wadi al Mujib, Jordan’s answer to the Grand Canyon – 900 meters dam marking the Roman road. Visiting  Karak Castle where you are free to explore all over. We had a great lunch opposite the castle.

Wadi al Mujib

Petra, nothing really prepared you for the ingeniousness of this ancient site.  Water way for water for the animal and another for the citizens’ build over 2000 years ago; really make you wonder about out modern plumbing!  This is a huge site and need the full day to explore and if possible to see at night, with Petra by night – where thousands of candles light your way to The Treasury building. 
 The Monsterey, Petra

Enjoy the day with flat shoes and a sun hat and plenty of water – I would not take the donkeys to The Monterey – I think its safer to climb the steps!

Bedouin Lady

The Dead Sea is the strangest place, the lowest place on earth – definitely a must on any visit to Jordan.  It’s disappearing over the decades so I recommend a visit soon.  Try floating on your front it’s impossible. Floating in the Dead Sea

We really enjoyed this trip and are really looking forward to a longer visit with the Children soon – they can’t wait to ride a camel in the desert.

Helen

Camel in Petra

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