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For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states... [read more]
For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states... [read more] Blog: Day 8 - Wadi Musa
Date: September 23rd 2008
Woke up in the Palace hotel in Amman that certainly did not befit its title, the previous night had a marvellous Falafel meal for approx 2 pounds it was rounded off nicely with the local tea which consists of about 8 tablespoons of sugar and a few tea leves - nice. Had a good nights sleep and was all ready for the next leg to Petra, me and Ania and Martin had arranged to go on an organised tr ... read more
Date: September 23rd 2008
Woke up in the Palace hotel in Amman that certainly did not befit its title, the previous night had a marvellous Falafel meal for approx 2 pounds it was rounded off nicely with the local tea which consists of about 8 tablespoons of sugar and a few tea leves - nice. Had a good nights sleep and was all ready for the next leg to Petra, me and Ania and Martin had arranged to go on an organised tr ... read more
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