Wadi Rum Camp

Sunset and Sunrise in the Desert

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July 20th 2007
After leaving Petra, we headed still farther south into the desert called Wadi Rum. We arrived at our camp just as the sun fell beyond the horizon, coating the impressive red rock formations in even redder light. The camp is one of many in Wadi Rum that caters to visitors with many stand up tents with two cots and bedding and a bar and a dance floor. We settled in and ate the delicious buffet of ... read more

Middle East » Jordan » South » Wadi Rum

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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