Preamble

This camel ride adventure wasn’t what I was hoping for.

I booked an hour and a half camel ride for Michael and I to watch the sunrise.

I expected a one and a half hour camel ride through Wadi Rum. It would happen as the morning sun came up over the horizon.

What this actually was a short camel ride from our camp to a nearby location.

We dismounted, then climbed up on a rock to then sit for an hour and watch the sunrise.

Then the short camel ride back to camp.  

An hour of that hour and a half was sitting on a rock – not riding a camel.

I was very disappointed about that, especially since we paid 40 JOD.

This equals to about 75 CAD – to sit on a rock.

Jordan is an expensive country to visit.

The Adventure

We met our guide and camels in the camp parking lot at 5:30am.

It was still dark. We knew where to locate our adventure from the sounds of the camels. We also heard the conversations between the men with many camels in a large caravan.

Our guide arrived by truck as the man with the camel caravan left a few camels for us.

The man leading the camel caravan carried on to his next destination. I later concluded that this destination was other nearby camps. He intended to drop off camels for the same sunrise tour. 

Mounting the camels in the dark was a bit daunting. My camel was not very happy and suddenly decided to stand up. His back legs went up, throwing me forward. Then his front legs rose, tossing me back! Thankfully there are large horns on the saddle to hold onto!

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Arrival

We arrived at a rock formation. Our Somalian guide pointed out that we would get off the camels. We would then climb up rocks to watch the sunrise.

I was surprised by this.

I was so disappointed because I wanted to ride the camels for the entire tour, not sit on a rock.

I had wondered why our guide wasn’t riding a camel to lead our mini caravan into the desert.

That was because our destination was only a short walk/camel ride to get there.

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As we made our way to the rock, I noticed this lizard trail in the sand.

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Michael Climbs

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Morning Prayers

Our Somalian guide finds a quiet place for his morning prayers.

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Just Camels, A Dog & Me

I settled in on the rock to watch the sunrise, still feeling bitter about this experience.

However, I started to enjoy the solitude and quiet of our surroundings.

Michael was up on the rocks, the guide was saying his prayers.

It was just the camels, a dog and me.

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Caravans Arrive

But, soon this solitude changed as more caravans approached.

I quickly realized this was a tourist location to the watch the sun rise.

Not a special place picked for us by our guide.

My bitterness increased.

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Camels & Guides

Soon our caravan of three camels had company.

Guides gathered together as tourists climbed a rock to settle in and watch the sun rise.

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Sunrise Over Wadi Rum

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Resting Dog

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Tour Is Over

Then just like that, it was over.

All the tourists climbed down from the rock to return to their caravans.

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A baby camel with one of the caravans.

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Michael and I

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Once Again, All Is Quiet

With all the caravans gone, a silence falls over the area.

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Back To Camp

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Our Quiet Somalian Guide

Time to say goodbye to our very quiet guide.

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Now that our tour was over, our guide collected this camel left behind and added him with the others. They started walking into the desert.

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A dog from our camp comes over to say hello.

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What little time I had on the camel I enjoyed.

The sunrise was beautiful.  

I had released my disappointments and was overall happy with the experience.

I was hungry and it was time to head to the dining hall for breakfast.

S, 🇯🇴

June, 2019 – Exploring Jordan

Ajloun, Jordan – Ajloun Castle – A 12th Century Muslim Castle

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City Of Gerasa/Jerash – Arriving & Arch Of Hadrian & Visitor’s Centre

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City Of Gerasa/Jerash – The South Gate Entrance

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City Of Gerasa/Jerash – The Oval Forum or The Oval Plaza

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – Manhole Covers For Underground Drainage

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – Street Lights

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – Water Fountain

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – Chariot Tracks

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – The Macellum

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – Earthquake Alarm System

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – The Nymphaeum

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – The Parking Lot

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus – Tetrapylon Monuments

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – The North Theatre

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Artemis Temple

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Walk From Artemis Temple To The South Theatre

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – The South Theatre

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Zeus’ Temple

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – That’s A Wrap

Madaba, Jordan – St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church & The Madaba Map – A 6th Century Map Of Jerusalem And The Holy Land

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Its Religious Significance & The Drive There

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – Franciscan Custody Of The Holy Land & Monolith Of The 2000 Jubilee & The Abu Badd

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – Olive Trees

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – Walk To The Mount Nebo Museum

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – The Jordanian Bedouin

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – The Museum

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – View Of The Holy Land

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – The Olive Tree Of Pope John Paul II

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – The Brazen Serpent Sculpture Created By Italian Artist Giovanni Fantoni 

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – The Moses Memorial Church & Byzantine Mosaics

Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – A Visit To Sacred Grounds

Madaba, Jordan – A Local Artisan Shop

Dhiban, Jordan – Wadi Mujib – Jordan’s Grand Canyon

Dhiban, Jordan – Wadi Mujib – Jordan’s Grand Canyon – The Bedouin

Shoubak, Jordan – The Outcasts Of Jordan – The Bani Murra Or Dom People

Shoubak, Jordan – Ancient Landscape

Shoubak, Jordan – The Smallest Hotel in the World

Shoubak, Jordan – Montreal Crusader Castle

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort – Check In

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort – Turkish Bath

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Ban Al Siq, Obelisk Tomb & Abdomanchos’ Burial Monument

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Entering The Siq

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Siq – Indiana Jone’s Ride Through The Siq

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Siq – Sandstone Hues Of Pinkish Orange & Relics Of The Past

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Siq – Petra Bedouins – Captain Jack Sparrows Of The Jordanian Desert

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – The Moment You See It

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – The Corner Before The Treasury

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – Al-Khazneh – Every Angle Possible

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – Al-Khazneh – The Camels

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – Al-Khazneh – The Donkeys

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – Al-Khazneh – Fun Moments

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Historic Information Before Walking The City

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Street of Facades

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Theatre

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Royal Tombs

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Nymphaeum

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Church

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Great Temple Complex

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Winged Lion Temple

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Qasr Al-Bint

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Wandering Donkeys

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Wandering Goats

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Horses

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Camels

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Tomb Or Home?

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Marguerite van Geldermalsen – Married To A Bedouin

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – New Friends

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Walking Back – End Of The Tour

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort – Exploring This Desert Oasis

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort – Morning Shisha At Sahtain Restaurant

Aquaba, Jordan – Driving The Desert Highway From Petra To Wadi Rum

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – The Dramatic Seven Pillars Of Wisdom

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Visitor Centre

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Mazayen Rum Camp

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Planet Pasaana, Jedha, Mars, Arrakis & Earth

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – 4×4 Tour – Lookout Climb & Scalding Hot Sand

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – 4×4 Tour – Michael Climbs & Alien Space Ship

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – 4×4 Tour – Otherworldly Landscapes

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – 4×4 Tour – Barrah Siq – Valley of the Moon Or Lawrence Of Arabia Pass

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – 4×4 Tour – Barrah Siq – Lawrence of Arabia Memorial Camp

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Bedouin Barbecue – Zarb

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Sunrise Camel Trek

Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Final Moments

Aqaba, Jordan – View Of Eilat, Israel & Driving Highway #65

Balqa, Jordan – Dead Sea Spa Hotel – The Dead Sea – Unforgettable First-Time Swim

Balqa, Jordan – Dead Sea Spa Hotel – The Dead Sea – The Mud

Balqa, Jordan – Dead Sea Spa Hotel – The Dead Sea – Floating

Balqa, Jordan – Dead Sea Spa Hotel – Afternoon In The Pool

Balqa, Jordan – Dead Sea Spa Hotel – Last Day

Amman, Jordan – Final Day In Jordan

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