Paradise Wadi Musa

... The Siq ab** entstand durch tektonische V**schiebungen. Am Ende von The Siq dann die Schatzkamm** (Khaznah - Treasury). Eigentlich ein Königliches Grab, bekam es seinen Namen (Schatzkamm**) ducrh eine Lgende, demnach dort Schätze v**steckt sein sollten. Da diese Grabkamm** in best** Lage liegt und die größte ist, wird v**mutet, dass es das Grab eines großartigen Königs ist, v**mutlich von Aretas III (85 BC -62 BC)<br>"Philhellene,"<br>od** Aretas IV.<br><br>Ich treffe Erik kurz ...

Petra is one of the most awesome ancient cities I have ever visited. I've seen the ruins of Mayan and Incan ruins in Mexico, the Pyramids and ancient cities of Egypt and visited so many castles and ruins throughout Europe that I have lost count. Petra easily stands head and shoulders above them all.<br><br>The entrance to the city is a two kilometre walk, mostly ...

... our pictures. It was unreal. As an aside, the Israeli security is known for tough questioning and intimidating demeanor. As we returned from Jordan, the guy in front of us was asked questions like "Do you have a weapon" and "Have you ever thought of using a weapon". Ironically, as they practically strip searched him, the Marvin Gaye classic tune "Sexual Healing" was playing lightly in the background. <br><br>On that note, we hope that all is well by you.<br><br><br>

... emmène je fais la connaissance de Fernando, mexicain vivant à Barcelone, qui débute un tour du monde en solo en commençant par la Jordanie. Copieur! Je ne lui en veux pas et accepte de partager avec lui une chambre double et de visiter Petra ensemble.<br><br> Le site est à la hauteur de sa réputation et les 3 jours que j'avais prévus pour s'y promener ne seront pas de trop. La ville fut taillée dans la roche par les tribus Nabatéennes il y'a plus ...

... out exploring over Petra, I got a 3 day ticket and saw some of Petras most amazing sights, the Treasury, the Siq, The sacrificial hill right on top of the area and then a bunch of tombes on the waydown. Then Nathan and I climbed back up the monumental hill in the middle of the day back to bed for a siesta!<br><br>After a siesta disturbed by the most anoyibng flys in the world (Jordan is full of them) Nathan and I walked down for round two. BUT Nathan got to the gate ...

... that we would walk (well that should be hike) up to the high alter of sacrifice. So the awesome foursome were off after walking the few kms to get to the bottom of the trail to the alter we all took a big breath and then we started up. The first few km wasn't so bad but after a while of just trudging up the dusty trail in the beating sun it gets hard. Luckly we were able to cross over to the other side of the gorge and be out of the sun.....ahhh thats better. Next thing we know ...

We got up early today...I didn't mind so much for I knew I was going to see something soo amazing it was going to be so worth it. We rode a horse to the the beginning of the canyon where we then walked about 3/4 of a mile in this amazing canyon. the rock formations here are so beautiful with the various colors of red/black/white/ and tan all swirled together. Portions of the canyon were aprox 8 feet wide at the most narrow parts. As ...

... of steps up to a spot located 200 m above the Treasury for a fantastic view away from the crowds. After climbing back down we walked a little further and then made our way up 800 more steps to the monastary. Also originally a tomb but later used as a byzantine church. The monastary is also fairly well preserved, very impressive and somewhat less crowded than the Treasury. At the end of the day I managed to convince Dave to ...

... are stunning at sun set. A couple of days are enough to visit the former capital of the Nabatenean people. Most of the people do it in one day, but that means rushing from one place to the other, and as I am in no rush, I have decided to make my visit in two days, the first to go through the main tombs and monuments of the site, and the second to wander around less travelled routes: going through the Wadi Muthlim gorge to enjoy its peaceful atmosphere and climbing the Jebel Jumm ...

... of the window. Very beautiful and hilly country. Much more developed than Egypt. Stopped soon after coming off the highway to a vantage point where I could see Israel. You could see exactly where it started because the land changed from sand and rock to green fields. Very high up from where we were, roads very steep and driver driving like a madman. Starting to get used to it but overtaking uphill on blind corners is a bit too much for me. Closed my eyes and hoped for the best ...