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

Goats & Camels While living in Qatar, any wildlife I observed was typically birds. All other animals were typically farm animals like goats and camels, well behind fenced off areas. It was explained to me that many car accidents happened in Qatar from hitting animals along the road. There have been some deaths. It’s now…

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

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…

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 – 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…