The second day of our 3 day tour with Wajdi (the driver) landed us in probably the most famous place in Jordan - Petra. It was chosen in 2007 as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, and it definitely lives up to that designation. It is an entire city, carved into solid rock, that was first built and inhabited about 2000 years ago. We had to wake up pretty early to get a good start on the day, and we weren't really sure what to expect, but both of us were blown away with the place. Truly amazing!
One of the first things you see, a huge tomb, during the walk into Petra.
Standing at the beginning of the Siq - the only way in or out of Petra.
The Siq is a deep canyon that is about a kilometer long. Being the only way in, this is how the Nabateans who first lived in Petra were able to protect themselves from intruders.
One option to enter is by taking a ride on one of these rickety horse carriages. The ride was looking WAY too bumpy for me, so we just walked.
One you get through the Siq, the first site you see if the Treasury. It is probably the most famous of all the ruins. This entire building was carved straight into the sandstone of the canyon. It is hard to describe how impressive a sight it was!
Also...I got to meet the author of a book I just read while we were there, Marguerite van Geldermalsen. She was married to one of the bedouins who inhabited Petra more recently (They got married in the 70's). She wrote a crazy book about her experiences called Married to a Bedouin. She still lives in Jordan and keeps a shop in the canyon!
Christine, I definitely think you should write a book about your experiences~being pregnant in the Middle East. You are funny and a good writer. That's all you need! Trust me! Love to you and Pete.
ReplyDeletewhat amazing opportunities you have over there! continue to take it all in...you and the BUMP look wonderful :) love you sooooooooooo much sista!
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