The Siq and The Treasury

Staying all day was a good idea because the tour buses leave pretty early. And I still didn't get around the whole site.

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A Little Side Trip to Jordan

July 12th 2010
It is not as though Egypt doesn’t have sufficient historical and natural attractions to keep me thoroughly occupied for two weeks but I thought while I was so close to Jordan I would pop across the Gulf of Aqaba for a look. This wasn’t a country collecting trip; it was actually inspired by quite the reverse. By the realisation that I have missed out on some places that I really want to visit ... 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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