De Guatemala a Guatepeor..Israel to Jordan...PETRA

Trip Start Jul 19, 2008
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Trip End Aug 11, 2008


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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Oh my God, was I scared for my life!!!! Crossing the border from Israel to Jordan wasn't too bad. Getting from the border to Petra was the scariest thing in my life. Sorry to be such a pesimist, but I honestly did not know what the hell was happening when my taxi driver got pulled over and had to bring a military guy with us. Apparently it's illegal in Jordan to smoke while you're driving. So my taxi driver got a ticket, but since we gave this guy a ride all was well. Well, I was trying to figure out if they were going to kidnap me or what. It was me - a retarded American traveling by myself - and the two of them, in the middle of the freakin' desert. No cell phone reception, no other cars, no tourists nearby.... you get the picture. I'll write more about Petra. Seriously, you only need 2 days in Jordan, no more. Stay tuned for adventures in Petra at night, the HIgh Monastery *AMAZING*, and of course the main sight... Indiana Jones comes to mind?
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