Jordan's most visited attraction is "Petra" as you may know, it is considered a Wonder of the World.
I was staying in Elliat (Israel) and crossing the border was about two hours away from there. So I did it, as a regular local of course with dark hair is always easier to travel. Don't you agree?
Petra was established as early as 312 BC. Who lived here, right? The Nabateans who were nomadic Arabs. I learned that, they were well known for their ability of constructing efficient water collecting methods and for their talent in carving solid rocks.
It was until 1820, that Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt discovered it again!
As I walked through there, the colour of the desert is magnificent! orange, red, pink...so beautiful to capture in my iPhone camera.
You can easily rent a camel for $15 all day - A bit uncomfortable, but it's worth the ride you can climb with him all the way to the top of the mountain which it's in fact identified by some as the biblical "Mount Hor"
I made it!!! Remember Indiana Jones, well that's right! This is the place.
Kind of a cave. I was there in winter, so not as many tourists which I think was great to explore and walk. People were very kind and humble.
This is "the elephant rock" which I thought was incredible! Check those colours...There are a beautiful mixed.
I think the cheapest way to get there is how I did it, crossing the border from Israel to Jordan. Very safe and people do speak a bit of English. Don't hesitate just do it. Some folks that I met there were lovely older couples who finally have now time for travel. But, I ask to myself why wait? We don't have to stay in the fancy hotels in Jordan - We can adventure and live the way we all should.
Angelica
