A Djin Block

November 1st 2019
To arrive in Jordan we have sailed through the Suez Canal, which is just a cut through from the Med to the Red Sea with no locks and is rather like sailing along a narrow Nile. One of the main reasons for this Middle East trip was to visit Petra and we were not disappointed. It is a long walk down through the narrow As Siq with its stunning rock formations. Our guide pointed out the water channels ... read more

Middle East » Jordan

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

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Tizwoz

I am a retired doctor with 2 kids, one of whom lives in Australia so travelling to the other side of the world has become second nature. Apart from socialising and gardening, travelling is my favourite hobby. I love travelling with my husband as we have the same likes and dislikes when it comes to food, wine and things to do (apart from sport that is !) TP PROFILE Former TravelPod Member: tizwoz Joined: October 11th, 2008From: England lives in Sutton,United KingdomFavorite Book: Any fantasy or science fictionFavorite Movie: Lord of the RingsFavorite Music: Prefer peace... full info

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