J O R D A N
S u m m e r 2 0 0 9
DAY ONE
On day one we visited three amazing places. The ancient city of Jarash, Saladins Castle/Ajloun, and another ancient city ruins of Umm Qais.
Some interesting facts:
- Saladin defeated the crusaders back in 1184
- The location of this Castle is apparently near the location
of the feedingof the 5000 and the biblical land of Moab.
- Umm Qais is located on the border of Jordan and Israel.
Beyond the Golan Heights is the sea of Galilee which was
the most incredible view I have ever seen!
And in colour...with the Golan heights on the right.
Ed in Umm Quais
Mum and Dad on top of Saladin's Castle with the plains of Moab in the background.
Sarah inside the castle with Dad talking to our archaeologist/tour guide! Was an amazing tour! This guy had help excavate the castle back in the day, very informative!
DAY TWO
The Biblical site- Mount Nebo, where Moses first viewed the Promised land, but he passed no further than this mountain.
DAY THREE
We visited Bethany beyond the Jordan where Jesus Christ was Baptised. It was amazing to see the recently discovered Baptism site were it is believed John the Baptist resided. In the same area we also seen Elijah's Hill/ Tell Mar Elias, where Elijah ascended to Heaven in a chariot driven by horses of fire.
The believed Baptism site Jesus Christ by John The Baptist
DAY FOUR
We made our way to Petra, but first stopped off at the Dead Sea for a bit of relaxing! It was amazing, just floating around relaxing in the heat of the day! Amazing!
DAY FIVE
On our road trip towards Petra, we stopped to visit the gigantic Kerak Castle, a historic crusader castle. We then got to visit Petra that evening by candle light!! It was amazing! To get to Petra's iconic treasury you have to walk through the incredible valley. It was the most amazing experience!! We then all lay down outside the Treasury by candle light and listened to traditional music and ancient stories of Petra.
Petra by Candle light!!
Ed scaring the heck out of mum (who is holding onto the fence!) looking over the sheer drop 0f the Castle walls (It was freakin scary!)
DAY SIX
Wadi Rum desert was so beautiful! We stayed in tents that night but unfortunately there was a very noisy wedding party going on in camp sights bar area. My Dad slept through it, but the rest of us all had to pick up our beds and drag them down to the bottom of the camp site to get away from the noice. So that night the 4 of us slept beneath the stars! I must have counted atleast 20 shooting stars before I fell alseep!! So many wishes :D
Wadi Rum Desert
Me and Dad in Jordan's capital Amman,
standing on top of an ancient amphitheater
Sarah capturing the beauty of the desert
Eddie demonstrating his climbing abilities
The amazing Petra Treasury
(i.e indiana jones and the last crusade :D )
