Khazakh Canyon | Wadi Rum, Jordan
Olympus OM-10 | Kodak Gold 400
Khazak Canyon, one of the stops on my Wadi Rum tour.
Wadi Rum | Jordan
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The desert was bumpy and the ancient jeep uncomfortable, but the vastness and beauty of Wadi Rum was amazing. Already dying to be there again, sleeping under the stars, gazing out at red sand at dawn.
Wadi Rum | Jordan
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Jebel Rum Camping was a wonderful place to pass the night. Delicious Bedouin feast including loads of lamb, chicken and side dishes, and entertainment in the form of singing and dancing provided by the Bedouin staff. The tents were comfortable, featuring small beds rather than sleeping bags...no worries about scorpions or sandy underwear.
Still, the campground had a slight touch of "army" look to it...
Wadi Rum | Jordan
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Graffiti | Amman, Jordan
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Spotted from the bus. Everyone loves King Hussein!
Dana Nature Reserve | Jordan
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Lizard | Dana Nature Reserve, Jordan
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The only "wildlife" I spotted in the reserve.
View | Mount Nebo, Jordan
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Jerash | Jordan
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Mohammed and brother | Petra, Jordan
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The best part of my second day in Petra was meeting Mohammed and his family. On the way down via Wadi Farasa, I saw Mohammed tending sheep. His older sister was the only one in the family who could speak a bit of English, and she graciously invited me to drink shai in their cave.
The mother and brother arrived later on the donkey, referred to as "taxi." We drank endless cups of sugary tea while the children entertained me by wrestling, giving me pretty striped Petra rocks, and putting me on top of the donkey for a ride around the cave. I screamed like a baby--the ground felt really slanted!
Near the end I was lucky to get this gorgeous pose from the brothers. The cave, like all the rock in Petra, was just stunning.