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- Day 14
- Monday, September 18, 2023 at 11:30 AM
- ☀️ 95 °F
- Altitude: 509 ft
EgyptAbū Sunbul22°20’15” N 31°37’38” E
Abu Simbel Small Temple
September 18, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
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- Day 14
- Monday, September 18, 2023 at 11:32 AM
- ☀️ 95 °F
- Altitude: 597 ft
- EgyptAbū Sunbul22°20’15” N 31°37’36” E
Abu Simbel Large Temple
September 18, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 95 °F
The temple of Ramesses ll and a smaller temple for his Queen Nefertiti. Archeologists believe that she was considered his equal in his eyes, as well as the people, because all of the paintings showRead more
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- Day 15
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 7:00 AM
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 230 ft
- EgyptNaj‘ ash Shalābāb24°7’37” N 32°53’38” E
Southern Nile
September 19, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
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- Day 15
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 8:05 AM
- ☀️ 86 °F
- Altitude: 187 ft
- EgyptWādī al Hūdī24°6’25” N 32°53’37” E
Breaking Bread with a Nubian Family
September 19, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
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- Day 15
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 8:35 AM
- ☀️ 88 °F
- Altitude: 187 ft
- EgyptWādī al Hūdī24°6’25” N 32°53’37” E
School Day with Nubian Children
September 19, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
We visited an elementary school. It was extremely moving, they learn Arabic, English and the spoken word of Nubia.
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- Day 15–16
- September 19, 2023 at 9:48 AM - September 20, 2023
- 1 night
- ☀️ 91 °F
- Altitude: 308 ft
- EgyptJazīrat Shāsh24°2’33” N 32°53’17” E
Philae Temple
Sep 19–20, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
This is the temple for Isis and Hathor. One of the few island based temples.
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- Day 15
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM
- ☀️ 93 °F
- Altitude: 308 ft
- EgyptJazīrat Shāsh24°2’33” N 32°53’17” E
Furry Friends of Egypt 🇪🇬
September 19, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Furry / Feathered friends, we found along our way.
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- Day 15
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 11:27 AM
- ☀️ 100 °F
- Altitude: 367 ft
- EgyptNaj‘ al Maḩaţţah24°3’15” N 32°52’56” E
Papyrus Institute
September 19, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 100 °F
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- Day 16
- Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 5:39 PM
- ☀️ 93 °F
- Altitude: 226 ft
- EgyptBanī Ḩumayd25°19’2” N 32°33’5” E
Farewell to Egypt 🇪🇬
September 20, 2023 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
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- Day 18
- Friday, September 22, 2023 at 10:47 AM
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 2,510 ft
JordanMasjid ‘Umar Bin al Khaţţāb31°42’60” N 35°47’48” E
Madaba Jordan
September 22, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
This city is so charming and friendly. It has the church that has the oldest Christian map in existence. Made of mosaic tile on the floor. 1/3 of it still remains. This was made during the time ofRead more
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- Day 18
- Friday, September 22, 2023 at 11:17 AM
- ☀️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 2,510 ft
- JordanMasjid ‘Umar Bin al Khaţţāb31°42’60” N 35°47’48” E
Authentic Jordanian Meal
September 22, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
This food was amazing 👏 😋
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- Day 18
- Friday, September 22, 2023 at 12:31 PM
- ☀️ 86 °F
- Altitude: 2,484 ft
- JordanḨayy Mu’tah31°42’31” N 35°47’34” E
Bedouin Culture
September 22, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
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- Day 18
- Friday, September 22, 2023 at 1:32 PM
- ☀️ 91 °F
- Altitude: 322 ft
- JordanWadi Zgayeg31°37’45” N 35°35’6” E
The Dead Sea Museum
September 22, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
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- Day 18
- Friday, September 22, 2023 at 3:19 PM
- ☀️ 97 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- JordanWādī Mukheiriṣ31°43’4” N 35°35’18” E
The Dead Sea
September 22, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 97 °F
1300 ft below sea level
33% salinity
The lowest place on earth 🌎
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- Day 18
- Friday, September 22, 2023 at 3:23 PM
- ☀️ 100 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- JordanWādī Mukheiriṣ31°43’4” N 35°35’18” E
Movenpick Spa
September 22, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 100 °F
Mud Baths and Dead Sea Pools.... I have found the best place on earth 🌎
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- Day 19
- Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10:17 AM
- ☀️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 1,240 ft
- JordanRujm Şiyāghah31°46’11” N 35°42’20” E
Mount Nebo
September 23, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Mount Nebo is part of the Arabic mountain range located in Jordan. Most importantly, Mount Nebo is the location where Moses was granted a view of the promised land before he died.
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- Day 19
- Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10:21 AM
- ☀️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 1,240 ft
- JordanRujm Şiyāghah31°46’11” N 35°42’20” E
Moses Rock
September 23, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
This is the area where Moses struck the rock for water.
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- Day 19
- Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 11:29 AM
- ☀️ 84 °F
- Altitude: 2,192 ft
- JordanŞiyāghah31°46’1” N 35°43’38” E
Mosaic Studio
September 23, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
This studio was fascinating. Watching the artist was neat, but then to learn they are disabled, some missing arms and hands and building these pieces with their feet or mouths. Unbelievable!!!
SoRead more
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- Day 19
- Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 12:54 PM
- ☀️ 93 °F
- Altitude: 2,444 ft
- JordanAl Ḩadab al Janūbī31°41’45” N 35°47’29” E
Spice Road from Roman Times
September 23, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
This was the Spice Road from ancient times. Connected to the Silk Road, now called the Desert Highway 15. We found dust funnels to be an everyday event with various sizes.
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- Day 19–22
- September 23, 2023 at 3:39 PM - September 26, 2023
- 3 nights
- ☀️ 88 °F
- Altitude: 4,432 ft
- JordanQal‘at ash Shawbak30°31’57” N 35°33’33” E
Crusader Castle
Sep 23–26, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
This was the first castle built in Jordan 🇯🇴 again the Turkish influences are everywhere.
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- Day 19
- Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 4:55 PM
- ☀️ 84 °F
- Altitude: 3,412 ft
- Jordan‘Ayn aş Şadr30°19’31” N 35°28’8” E
Movenpick Petra
September 23, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Absolutely lovely 😍
You can feel the Turkish influence everywhere.
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- Day 20
- Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 9:04 AM
- ☀️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 3,182 ft
- JordanAs Sīq30°19’20” N 35°27’6” E
Petra National Park
September 24, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
One of the seven wonders of the world 🌎 named the Rose City is absolutely amazing.
Built by the Nabateans around fourth century BC covers approximately 25 miles. The Nabateans were a nomadic tribeRead more
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- Day 20
- Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 10:19 AM
- ☀️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 2,326 ft
- JordanQueen Alia International Airport31°43’4” N 35°59’8” E
Petra National Park #2
September 24, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
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- Day 20
- Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 5:17 PM
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 3,396 ft
- JordanJabal Khabathah30°19’26” N 35°28’1” E
Cave Bar
September 24, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
2200 year old family tomb cave outside of the park entrance . It was the coolest spot. So much fun.
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- Day 21
- Monday, September 25, 2023 at 11:37 AM
- ☀️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 3,110 ft
- Jordan‘Abdūn31°56’20” N 35°52’44” E
Amman Jordan 🇯🇴
September 25, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Amman has four million residents, and is 1/3 of the population of Jordan. The new city area is primarily home to Iraq people who moved here in 2003 once the war broke out in their homeland. The OldRead more
TravelerOh my!!! It’s huge!!
TravelerThis is Nefertiti temple that Ramesses ll built for her. Wait till you see his lol 😆.
Traveler
Look at Rick photo bombing us!!