WanderingWhy…

Before WS and I left on this trip, we made a list of our “must sees”.  On both of our lists was Petra.  Petra was our main reason for coming to Jordan.  Like most people, I first learned of Petra compliments of Indiana Jones.  I heard a bit more about it when it was named one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

We were lucky enough to continue our journey after the Dead Sea with Alisa and Matt, and met up with another really nice Canadian couple, Mike and Jordana, to explore Petra.

I honestly never thought of Petra beyond the Treasury, which is the building featured in the Indiana Jones film. But Petra is a huge complex, taking two days to really explore it.  It is a 30 minute walk just to get from the entrance to the Treasury.

Much to everyone’s dismay I had to sing the Indiana Jones theme song as we rounded the bend and finally got our first glimpse of the Treasury.  Do you know how hard it is to get that song out of your head?

The party of six spent two full days and one night climbing, gazing, hiking, and being awestruck by this magnificent place.  And rather than bore you with commentary that cannot capture the beauty or size of Petra, let me just share some photos instead.  And know the photos do not do it justice either.  Enjoy!

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