Jordan Day 05: Hitting the Road
Today was our final day in Jordan. The previous four days had been packed with archaeological wonders, long drives, ancient cities, fabled biblical landscapes, Roman engineering, desert vistas, sounds, smells,...
Jordan Day 04: Jerash, Amman, and an Oasis
Another big day awaited us on the Jordan agenda. Today we would leave Petra, where we’d spent two nights at the Mövenpick, and finish our Jordan journey in Amman, staying...
Jordan Day 03: Petra is to Jordan what the pyramids are to Egypt
Our day begins early, leaving the hotel at 8.30am for what is widely regarded as one of the modern wonders of the world. Petra is an ancient city, carved directly...
Jordan Day 02: From Fabled Landscapes to Petra at Dusk
We left the Dead Sea hotel at around 9:00 am today, heading south toward Petra. It’s a long drive, but Jordan rewards patience. The landscape changes slowly, then all at...
Jordan Day 01: A New Country, A Rough Landing, and the Lowest Place on Earth
Egypt Leg Complete. Chapter Two Begins. Well, that was an early start. 2:30 am wake-up. Bags outside the room by 3:00 am. One last look around the InterContinental Citystars. One...