My Visit to Petra, Jordan on August 1, 2005

"There's no place quite like it on the earth"

On Monday, August 1, 2005 Cory Erickson and I walked through Petra in southern Jordan. 
I'd like to share the sights and history through my photos below.

Jordan diary Photos of Amman, our friends and Mount Nebo Photos of the Rehabilitation Centers we work with Photos of August 1, 2005 trip to Petra Fundraiser for the Jordan YMWA Campaign in Oakdale, Minnesota on March 20, 2005 Jordan home

The renowned Treasury

Petra is located about 140 miles south of the capital Amman One mode of transport Gassing up halfway down Bedouins everywhere We liked THESE accommodations at Petra -- I kept my key just in case I needed it in the future.  I highly recommend the Crown Plaza -- info below.  Alternative housing (on right) was not as inviting The late King Hussein's and son King Abdullah's image is everywhere Cory Erickson -- we entered up the Siq area by horse From the Visitor's Centre to the Siq In the narrow Siq   Amphitheater capable of seating 7000 people Cory buys souvenirs right next to the High Place altar At rest stop Cory conversed in Arabic with the woman selling drinks The Bedouin culture is alive and well

Bedouin girl who followed us on part of our walk Close up and personal The terrain from Amman to Petra is most inhospitable The entry fee currently $35 for a day visit Visitors from Saudi Arabia Spectacular rock formations Climbing towards the High Place View from the High Place of carved mountain-- closer up below Bedouin children Other life in Petra On the road back to Amman

Jordan diary Photos of Amman, our friends and Mount Nebo Photos of the Rehabilitation Centers we work with Photos of August 1, 2005 trip to Petra Fundraiser for the Jordan YMWA Campaign in Oakdale, Minnesota on March 20, 2005 Jordan home