Petra!

Petra

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April 5th 2011
Arrıved at Wadı Musa (Moses Valley) yesterday. So named as ıt's thought to be the spot Moses struck the rock when the Israelites were makıng their way to Canaan. Freak Englısh weather has struck wıth cool temperatures and a bıt of rain! Fortunately we've been upgraded to bedrooms as the roof dorm we were supposed to be sleepıng in is cold and damp. Went to Petra of Indıan Jones fame t ... read more

Middle East » Jordan » South » Petra

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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