In the last few days, I hiked all of downtown Amman and the Citadel, Jerash, Evason Ma’In Hot Springs, Madaba and Mount Nebo, Feynan, and Little Petra and Petra, all while battling a cold and strep throat. We hiked for more than 5 continuous hours yesterday in the desert after sleeping in tents. It has been difficult at times, but here is a preview of some of the views. Do you see why it’s all worthwhile?
Finding a way to post while I’m off the grid in Jordan isn’t easy but it has been making the experience much more authentic, besides a few days disconnected from media and connected to nature are good for the mind and body.
See you in a couple days, and wait until you see more of Petra with me; it’s spectacular! Add it to the list now and you’ll understand shortly.
I have been to Petra, a wonderful place
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Wow great view!
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Sadly, I missed a friend’s wedding last year which was in Jordan and seemingly a once-in-a-lifetime event. Sounded phenomenal: great food, beautiful country, amazing people…
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Awesome!!
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The photos are wonderful! Thanks for the post.
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The colors in those pictures are awesome.
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Great photos! I’ve been living in Jordan for almost a year now and still haven’t gone to Petra!! Your photos make me want to see it…soon!
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I love the carved rock. Thanks for these great photos.
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Wow! Totally worth it! Take care of yourself and get better soon. :o)
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Incredible!
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When I win the lotto, I am there.
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Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures, you are lucky!
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Love that! Went to Israel and Egypt many years ago and remember looking at Jordan across the Red Sea. It is fun to see what the view is like from the other side … I’m guessing it is Israel in the background?
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FABULOUS Lesley! I’ve stood on the exact opposite side of the Dead Sea… spectacular landscape, n’est cest pas? Dying to see Jordan, and love seeing your updates. Bravo!
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Beautiful Captures -thanks so much for sharing:) Have a Great Day!
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Being half-Jordanian I’m so happy to see you sum up this beautiful country with these beautiful photos! Keep up the good work!
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That is so amazing!
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Surreal! What a beautiful experience!
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Wow. I always dream of being just like you do a travel blogger. Your posts are great anf im looking forward to travel with thoughts through your upcoming blogs. Keep it up. 🙂
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Your photos are so stunning! I’m envious! I have a friend heading to Jordan this fall…maybe I’ll have to go visit her.
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What an amazing place! Might add this to my Bucket list!
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This is neat for me to have been to a place where you are! I loved Jordan, I have friends who live in Jordan. I didn’t get to do all the things you did, when I was there, but I can still identify with you and relive my experiences there! 🙂
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Awesome! I visited Jordan briefly en route to Israel. I got to see the older city and stood atop one of the citadels, as well as visited two of the Roman colosseums. I didn’t go to Petra, but the structure in your fourth photo resembles a similar structure located in the Kidron Valley just outside of the Old City in Jerusalem.
Kudos to you for trekking through your ailments! I’d definitely say that it was worthwhile just by the beautiful pictures you’ve shared with us. So, I can only imagine what it was like to be there in the moment!
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Wow that looks truely amazing
You must have felt like Indiana Jones
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You are a trooper! Looking forward to seeing more!
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Petra has been on my list since I saw the amazing shots of it in the third Indy Jones movie. Can’t wait to see your pictures!!
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Be Blessed, and enjoy! Mtetar
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Beautiful shots
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Fabulous. Thanks for sharing.
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beautiful!
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Fantastic! As much as I like being connected to the world, there’s something cleansing about disconnecting in a far flung place. Looks like the set of an Indiana Jones movie. Hope you’re feeling better!
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I don’t know which pic I prefer – the UBER inviting swimming pool with loungers or you jumping for joy on a clearly incredible hike…
think I better take your advice and add it to the list!
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Wow it looks amazing. Beautiful photos.
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Petra has never cracked my Top 10 of places I want to see, but looking at these pictures is changing that. Looks like an amazing place.
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Amazing photos! I love them! 🙂
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Petra is one of my favorite places on earth — I went when I was living in Israel, and it’s fantastic! I hope you feel better soon and that you’re able to get some R&R while on this awesome adventure!
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love the photos…it is definitely on my to do list 🙂
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Beautiful pictures! Please do take care of your health, and you are absolutely right, disconnecting feels wonderful.
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Outstanding. Unbelievable. Glorious.
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. I’d never have imagined this ever. Breathtaking.
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I love that first picture. Very awesome.
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Some of your best photographs yet. Good job. 🙂
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Beautiful photos as always! Enjoy!
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Fabulous photos! I can’t wait for the full story behind them all.
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Been there, done that …. but I still want to go again!
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Thanks Lesley, my favorite post to date.
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Vibrant ! Beautiful clicks.
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What an amazing experience. Who are you traveling with? Is Jordan an expensive place to travel to?
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Well up to your usual standard. Having been to Petra it brought back many happy memories of my time there when I read your piece. I wonder if a tiny steam room I visited is still there? It had a boiler leaking steam in all directions tucked in the corner of a room the size of a couple of sofas. I was convinced the boiler was going to blow any second!
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I applaud your perseverence. Great pictures.
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This is beautiful
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love the photos of the camels! They appear to be such elegant creatures! Take care of yourself, and stay safe! I know you will continue to have fun 🙂
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