The Corner This corner is where people take turns having their picture taken of the moment they first behold this famous UNSCO World Heritage Site & New 7 Wonders of the World. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade 30 years ago my love of this location happened when Indy, Henry Jones Sr. and Sallah first…
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Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Siq – Petra Bedouins – Captain Jack Sparrows Of The Jordanian Desert
Petra Bedouin and Captain Jack Sparrow Perhaps Captain Jack Sparrow is a Bedouin of the sea? Why? A Petra Bedouin looks something like that notorious pirate, don’t ya think? 😉 S, 🇯🇴
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Siq – Indiana Jone’s Ride Through The Siq
Indiana Jones As we moved along The Siq, our guide informed us this is the location where Indiana Jones gallops through these rock formations after Marcus, whose horse bolted during the final scenes of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. I loved that scene, watching Indy gallop on a powerful horse decorated in Arabic tradition, through…
Baku, Azerbaijan – Maiden Tower & Bazar Square
The Mysterious Maiden Tower The Maiden Tower, located in Old City, is one of Azerbaijan’s first UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a tower shrouded in mystery. First, the date of when the tower was built is debated. Some historians believe it was built in the 14th century, other historians believe as far back as…
Baku, Azerbaijan – Palace of the Shirvanshahs
Palace of the Shirvanshahs The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th century palace located in Old City and one of Azerbaijan’s first UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It was built by the rulers of Shirvan – a historical district located in what is now modern Azerbaijan. It is a museum that houses a gift shop,…
Baku, Azerbaijan – Sights of the Old City
Old City Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, surrounded by walls, with two locations, Maiden Tower and Palace of Shirvanshahs – becoming the first World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in Azerbaijan. Main Entrance – Old City Making our way to the entrance from the Filarmoniya Park side of the city. Hammams Inside…
Mtskheta, Georgia – Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Walk to the Cathedral Walking to the cathedral, the streets are lined with shops and locals selling souvenirs, food and drink. Papaka Hats I’m bringing back 4 black papakha hats for Michael’s band members to wear during a gig. Here is Dachi and I as he tried one on. What a cutie! He sorta looks…
Mtskheta, Georgia – Jvari Monastery
UNESCO World Heritage Site In the 4th century, this is the location where Saint Nino converted the King of Iberia to Christianity, then erected a large wooden cross on the sight of a pagan temple. The cross worked miracles and started drawing pilgrims from the area. The Jvari Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site….