Jooly's European Escapade

"We’re all going on a summer holiday. No more working for a week or two. Fun and laughter on a summer holiday. No more worries for me and you. For a week or two. We’re going where the sun shines brightly. We’re going where the sea is blue. We’ve seen it in the movies. Now let’s see if it’s true. Everybody has a summer holiday Doing things they always wanted to. So we’re going on a summer holiday To make our dreams come true For me and you."

Sunday, June 05, 2005

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan



Leaving behind Egypt, we boarded a Ferry for Aqaba. The crossing was supposed to take 4 hours but ended up taking twice as long. After spending 3 weeks in Egypt, you learn to be patient.


We camped out in Wadi Rum, mostly sleeping under the stars and occasionally in tents if it was too cold or windy. I had an amazing time gazing at the millions of stars in the night sky, and the desert sunrises weren't bad either. The only drawback to camping - having to go for days without showers; after sweating it out in the desert heat, climbing mountains all day, riding smelly animals...nice!


The ancient Roman city of Jerash


Exploring the spectacular desert scenery of Wadi Rum on 4 wheel drive jeeps.


The lost city of Petra - as seen in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.


The lowest place on Earth - the Dead Sea. The sea is so salty here that everything just stays afloat


I went a bit overboard with the chips, chocolates and soft drinks once we hit Amman - the capital of Jordan. After spending days in the desert, I had never been so happy to see a supermarket in my life. That night, we all made a bee-line for the pub and rehydrated...

posted by J&J | 3:24 PM