MCV_8709

The Dead Sea and the debate over modesty

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May 7th 2013
Petra - Madaba Our group had pretty much dispersed at the top of Petra and we all made our way back to town at our leisure with no plans until suppertime. Mom and I grabbed some fruit at a shop then headed to the hotel to escape the heat and wash away the dust and sweat from our excursion. We had a nap before going to a cafe to just chill out for a little while. It wasn't long before a coup ... read more

Middle East » Jordan » North

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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