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, 🇯🇴
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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 – Morning Shisha At Sahtain Restaurant
Sahtain Restaurant The Sahtain Restaurant set up for the breakfast buffet. Shisha Michael and I share a shisha pipe while waiting for our driver, Walid. He will take us to our next adventure, Wadi Rum. S, 🇯🇴
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 – 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, 🇯🇴