June 4th, 2019 – Eid al Fitr After a long day exploring Petra, our return to the hotel was a welcomed one. As the sun set over this desert paradise, the warm glow of evening lights spread along the nearby hills. This evening, June 4th is Eid al Fitr. Eid al Fitr is a Muslim…
Category: Jordan
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Walking Back – End Of The Tour
It was time to start the walk back the way we came. The Siq itself is 1.2 km long and then there is the long walk up to the Visitor Centre! Michael and I once again walked by the The Royal Tombs, The Theatre, Street of Facades, through The Siq, past The Treasury, then out…
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – New Friends
New Friends Michael made new friends while he waited for me as I walked the Street of Facades to the Qasr al-Bint and back again. S, 🇯🇴
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Marguerite van Geldermalsen – Married To A Bedouin
The Sellers Many local vendors were selling all sorts of items at a section of the Street of Facades. Marguerite van Geldermalsen – Married to a Bedouin The most interesting and authentic vendor was Marguerite van Geldermalsen. She is the author of the book Married to a Bedouin. Marguerite is from New Zealand. Many years ago…
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Tomb Or Home?
Tomb Or Home? As I walked between the Street of Facades and Qasr Al-Bint, I came across this rock formation. I’m not sure if this is a tomb or a home? I really like the colour and thin pillar-like formations. I wonder if those thin pillars are carved or natural? S, 🇯🇴
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Camels
Camels As I walked between the Street of Facades and Qasr Al-Bint, these are the camels I saw along the way. S, 🇯🇴
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Horses
Horses As I walked between the Street of Facades and Qasr Al-Bint, I saw some horses along the way. I felt sad for them. S, 🇯🇴
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Wandering Goats
Wandering Goats I enjoyed discovering a variety of wandering goats as I walked between the Street of Facades and Qasr Al-Bint. The baby goats on the steps of The Great Temple Complex were calling out to their mother. She was down on the main trail near a group of tourists. S, 🇯🇴