Phosphate train, Wadi Rum

One for the rail enthusiast in the family. Only functioning train in Jordan other than the one running from Amman to Damascus. Originially built to bring pilgrims to Mecca (with different rolling stock obviously), the tracks now transport phosphate from mines to the port at Aqaba. Very, very slow.

Jordan

September 10th 2005
Jordan: September 3: Arrived in Madaba about eleven at night. We stayed in a very friendly hotel with very questionable wiring. The power went out in the whole building for about five minutes P tried to turn on a lamp. The owner advised us not to drink the water, but didn't have any water for sale. We went out to try to find an open shop, and passed a few cafes with some guys hanging around ... 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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