Dana Moon Hotel
Travel Blogs from Dana
Beautiful Halbalard
... had fallen and became wedged between the sheer cliff faces meters above us. Thousands of years of river erosion had not only carved a snake like canyon over 50 meters deep into the desert scape but had left beautiful tidal drawings of rippling wave lines on the sand stone walls. It was perhaps the most breath taking place either of us had ever been. After a clamber on the rocks, a quick English lesson with a random local guy who offered us tea and a ...
Castles and Mosaics
... taken a wrong turn and got lost. Set off again and drove up to Mt Nebo for a panoramic view of Amman, Dead Sea and Israel in the distance. So close to Amman now, but one more stop at a local crafts factory where we watched the ladies painting plates and vases, and a mosaic display. Damian had an accident with a games table! Back in the bus again and drove to Amman. Arrived at our hotel and checked in, our room had the worst smell coming from the bathroom. Mike, Damian and I ...
Each year reveals more that has been discovered
... to our hotel, around 50% of our 76 strong group went swimming. I opted to do the washing and enjoy some solitude while M enjoyed swimming with the others. Although this trip has so far been unbelievably brilliant, I miss the solitude of travelling with just Miranda. I also miss the times when we can stay in places we really like and forego other activities. Ah, life - swings and round-abouts. Give and take.
Early night - in bed and asleep by ...
1037. Steep Hillside Town (Jor 005)
... br> Tomorrow they’ll start moving rocks with their bare hands
Build terraces to live off of this harsh and rugged land
(VS) Many years have past in the valley far below
The invaders are settled in the wine and money flows
High up in the rocky crags these rugged folks survive
At least they are free to preserve their way of life ...
Wadi Musa- Fête des pères!
... Sylvain est heureux de son cadeau. C'est le deuxième en quelques jours, pour la même occasion! Plus tôt, nous avons profité de notre passage à Amman pour manger de délicieuses pâtisseries françaises Chez Paul. C’était trop tentant.
Arrivés à Wadi Musa, nous passons la journée à préparer notre visite tant attendue de demain. Ah! Petra! Plusieurs jours à nous perdre dans cette ancienne cité Nabatéenne. Au repas du soir, tous les restaurants sont vides. ...