Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore

Magic happened when Kansas met Doha.

Desert greenery flourished:

Camels flocked:

Drinks were brewed:

Thobes were rocked:

Sand dunes were concurred:

Camels get ridden:

Memories were made:

Thanks for visiting guys.

Jordan Finale

We had a wonderful trip exploring Jordan, but our adventure ended on a salty note. Dead Sea: I challenge the family campout to take similar photos. Just another ordinary day climbing a castle built in the early 12th century at Shoubak: We also visited the Jordan River and saw Jesus' baptism site: Jordan River: Baptisms being performed on the Israeli side on the Jordan River:  St John the Baptism Church: We really enjoyed our time in Jordan.  It was a great mix of history and fun.  Hope everyone had a cheery Easter.

Wadi Rum and Aqaba

We climbed around Little Petra, another community built into the rock.  We were hard to please after visiting Petra, but we enjoyed the hands-on aspect of Little Petra.

 

Then we hopped in our chariot and were captivated by Wadi Rum.

Just another day climbing sand dunes and drinking traditional Bedouin tea.

Wadi Rum Train Station:

The day finished in Aqaba where we got in the Red Sea.  From the shoreline we could see Egypt, Israel, and Jordan.  (see red star on the map below) 

Red Sea:

Too much vacation fun:

Trekking Petra

Visiting Petra was my favorite part of our Jordan trip.  We spent the day exploring ruins and hunting for the Holy Grail.  Petra was built around 400 BC, but only introduced to the Western world in 1812.  The walk from the entrance to the Monastery at the back was about four miles, so we had lots of ground for discovery.

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The day started by walking through a massive gorge.

Which then revealed the "Lost City".

The Treasury:

We enlisted some donkeys to get a better view.

My backside has a limit for riding donkeys, so we had to work harder for the remaining sights.

The Monastery:

Petra by Night at the Treasury: 

Okay, now everybody go watch Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.