Costa Cruise - Middle East - Israel, Jordan, Oman

Hi from "Cruise Critics"
Great to hear that you're on your way to the Indian Ocean. We "met" on Cruise Critics and I will be with my parents on the cruise leaving Mauritus the 9th of January. I just returned from a land trip to Israel and Jordan. You should definitly go back to Jordan on time to have a better look at Petra and Wadi Rum. Also the Roman City of Jerash (North of Amman) is worthwile. The Treasury at first light in the morning (when you have it for all yourself) is amazing. As is "Petra by night" when the Treasury is light up by hundreds of candels. And the hike up to the "monastry" is great as well. We spent two full days in Petra and couldn't see everything even then. Masada is a great sight as well (half way trough our visit it startet to rain, which cut our visit in half); I have to get the DVD with Peter O'Tooles Mini-Series... Following further and I'm looking forward what you have to tell about your ports in the Indian Ocean; so far your blogg loks great.