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November 10th 2007
Published: November 25th 2011
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I walked on into the darkness, guided by a series of dimly flickering candle lanterns. The candlelight revealed the sandy ground and about ten feet of the wind-worn walls of the narrow Siq in a mysterious, red glow. It was a cool night, yet the sand felt warm on my sandaled feet. Despite the steady flow of tourists walking in front of me and behind me, all was silent. Every one of us was comple... Read Full Entry



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I am from Georgia, but I have lived in California for the past few years. I have been working as an engineer since I got out of school six years ago. I have grown tired of working the never changing rat race of ‘normal life’, so I am embarking on a multi-year round the world journey, a retirement of sorts, beginning with a winter contract job in Antarctica. From there, who knows where I will go, but I plan on seeing the whole world and all of the unique cultures, remote wildernesses and amazing history that this planet has to offer. I am planning on traveling as inex... full info
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A Close Up of the TheaterA Close Up of the Theater
A Close Up of the Theater
The openings were old tombs that were destroyed to expand the theater. Remnants of rock-cut statues adorn the wall.
SurvivorsSurvivors
Survivors
These tombs, located in a narrow ravine beside the theater, survived the destruction of the tombs. The one on the left is open to the theater.
A View Over PetraA View Over Petra
A View Over Petra
The Royal Tombs The Royal Tombs
The Royal Tombs
This is the view of the tombs from the Crusader castle.
The Ruined CastleThe Ruined Castle
The Ruined Castle
No Handrails to be FoundNo Handrails to be Found
No Handrails to be Found
The stairway up to the castle was great.
Timeless Marks in the StoneTimeless Marks in the Stone
Timeless Marks in the Stone
The door that pivoted in the hole is long gone, but it must have been in place for a long time to wear the stone like it did.
The Tomb of NichesThe Tomb of Niches
The Tomb of Niches
Below the castle
The Colonnaded StreetThe Colonnaded Street
The Colonnaded Street
This was a lovely view looking toward the Royal Tombs.
The Eagle NicheThe Eagle Niche
The Eagle Niche
Hard to find but worth the climb.
In the MountainsIn the Mountains
In the Mountains
This was a badly worn rock-cut room near the Eagle Niche.
Yellow Flowers and Pottery ShardsYellow Flowers and Pottery Shards
Yellow Flowers and Pottery Shards
Near the Eagle Niche
A Self Portrait A Self Portrait
A Self Portrait
Me with the shadow of the snake monument.
The Snake MonumentThe Snake Monument
The Snake Monument
Its lovely coils sit atop a stone that looked a lot like a skull.
In the Basilica In the Basilica
In the Basilica
A Lonely TreeA Lonely Tree
A Lonely Tree
On a spire above the Siq



26th November 2011

Your Mother
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Petra looks wonderful
I have waited a long time for this blog. I hope you do get to go back someday. The pictures are great as usual.

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