Monday, May 07, 2012

day 24 – aqaba, jordan

Most of us probably know Aqaba as the port city Lawrence and his Arab army attacked from the desert -- opening the port to supply Allenby's march on Jerusalem.

For me, the invasion will come the other way.  I am heading inland to feed another of my juvenile dreams -- Petra.  The fifth grader who first saw it as a plate in a reference book is waiting to be amazed by reality. 

6 comments:

Carl Wilson said...

Prepare to be amazed. I hope you have a copy of Agatha Christie's Appointment with Death along...

Ruthtoler said...

Suggestion on Petra.  Take the horse ride down to the entrance.  There is a lot to explore there so save your energy for inside Petra.

Steve Cotton said...

 I will give tou a preview.  It was better than I had anticipated.

Steve Cotton said...

 Ruth -- I skipped the horses, but had plenty of energy to see the place.  It was exactly what I thought it would be.

Ruthtoler said...

I have been there twice.  enjoyed it both times.

Steve Cotton said...

 I would love to return.  For at least three days next time.