JordanAmmanJabal al Qal‘ahWādī Şafrā’31°57’16” N 35°56’5” E
September 30, 2018 in Jordan ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
We started in Amman with brunch at Shams El Balad, then climbed the hill to the Citadel, before retiring to the Amman Pasha hotel (next to the Amphitheatre) for shandy. There was a torotoise runningRead more
JordanJerashBāb ‘AmmānSāḩat Ziyūs32°16’45” N 35°53’22” E
October 1, 2018 in Jordan ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
We visited Jerash, aka Antioch. It's pretty big, very impressive columns and a great theatre.
JordanBalqaSweimehWādī Dayr ‘Allā31°42’48” N 35°35’1” E
October 1, 2018 in Jordan ⋅ ⛅ 39 °C
I've always wondered what's really special about this. "Oh, Jos, it's weird, it's water but you float in it". But that's just like all water. Anyway we went here and can confirm: it's weird.
JordanMadabaDayr Allātīn Professional and Cultural Centre31°42’54” N 35°47’38” E
October 1, 2018 in Jordan ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
The mosaics on Mount Nebo have been a bit of a highlight for me. There are some at Madaba too but they're not quite as impressive.
JordanMa’anUmm ŞayḩūnAs Sīq30°19’20” N 35°27’5” E
October 2, 2018 in Jordan ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
"Discovered" by Europeans in 1812, this site is listed among the seven new wonders of the ancient world. Actually the whole site is incredible (and a triumph of plumbing). The most famous part isRead more
JordanMa’anUmm ŞayḩūnUmm al Bi”ār30°20’18” N 35°25’51” E
October 2, 2018 in Jordan ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
It's a tough climb to the Monastery in Petra, but it's really worth it!
JordanMa’anPetra‘Ayn aş Şadr30°19’6” N 35°28’54” E
October 2, 2018 in Jordan ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We walked 12km today so we are now relaxing on a roof.
JordanMa’anUmm ŞayḩūnPetra30°19’42” N 35°26’32” E
October 3, 2018 in Jordan ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We went back into Petra to check out the Royal Tombs and the Great Temple.
JordanAqabaAl Ḩayy al AkhḑarMartyr Ghazi Al-Kabariti Forest29°32’10” N 34°59’36” E
October 3, 2018 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
Kat found a posh hotel having a soft opening. It's the Al Manara and so far it's perfect.
