Jordan: The Real Land of Smiles


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May 19th 2009
Published: May 19th 2009
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Greetings! Here's the lowdown on our week in Jordan, the most pleasant surprise of our trip thus far--particularly since it wasn't even on our original itinerary. We arrived in Jordan via ferry across the Red Sea, landing at the Port of Aqaba with several dozen Christian package tourists (the "Christ Died for Your Sins" t-shirts and reading aloud of biblical passages re: the parting of said sea... Read Full Entry



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Petra doggiePetra doggie
Petra doggie

One of hundreds of four-legged friends we've made along the way
View from the hillView from the hill
View from the hill

Petra Monastery
Rocking sunglassesRocking sunglasses
Rocking sunglasses

and selling rocks, Petra
Shobak CastleShobak Castle
Shobak Castle

On King's Highway, Jordan
The Dead SeaThe Dead Sea
The Dead Sea

As seen from Jordan side
Books@CafeBooks@Cafe
Books@Cafe

Amman (great place!)



19th May 2009

thank you!
Waouh! That looks like quite a trip and indeed jordanian hospitality is legendary! Love your pictures, so many colors and contrasts :-) make me want to jump in a plane and head to Jordan straight away! Looking forward reading your next blog Cheers from China Laetitia
19th May 2009

Amazing!!
I think you just added a stop onto my itinerary. Thank you! This is fantastic!
20th May 2009

Great souvenirs
Was there last summer...and even if we all catch the same spots...it's still an amazing place...love your pic game with the colors...

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