First Stop Our first stop on the 4×4 adventure was a small climb in the sand. Our guide indicated we climb the small slope to the right of the bushes then behind the first rock formation. This would offer a nice view of the red dessert. It doesn’t look like much of a slope. In…
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Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – The Dramatic Seven Pillars Of Wisdom
Dramatic Landscape As we neared Wadi Rum, the dramatic sandstone landscape it is known for started to evolve. The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom This magnificent rock formation appeared and is called The Seven Pillars of Wisdom after British soldier T.E. Lawrence’s autobiography. S, 🇯🇴
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 – 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 – 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, 🇯🇴