Monday, April 19, 2010

Seeing the highest mountain in the valley of Wadi Rum

Beginning to really enjoy Jordan. Not just the sites we’re visiting but they are really looking after tourists. Little things like our hotels have been the best so far – will be interesting to compare this 3 star hotel to the 5 star hotel in Cairo tomorrow night. Also free internet in each hotel! Bah – false advertising... had to pay.


Wadi Rum

Our first visit on a day we spent mostly in a car was Wadi Rum. Famous for its amazing vistas and links to Lawrence of Arabia we got in a trusty Toyota and headed out. Again it’s a place you have to visit – and my photos aren’t good enough. Might be worth taking a photography course if I even visit again.



[Cheers for Toyota that actually works and doesn’t need to be recalled]

We climbed up a sand dune – Mum did a bit of the way. Ended up with so much sand in my shoes and ran down without falling. We even had a camel ride – I think I like horses better cause my legs are pretty sore after the walking of yesterday. Happy snaps again!



Bedouin Camp

Our final stop for the day was a pretty well set up camp. Tourists can spend the night in a fantastic tent (with shower/toilet) and the clear sky would be pretty special with the stars at night. We were there for lunch which was great and ate way too much.

Was a quick day – we probably spent 6 hours driving everywhere and in Amman at the moment. Got a day here tomorrow and then flying to Cairo in the afternoon. Then I’ll see how I go getting out of Egypt.

Just a quick quirk about our hotel – they have a pretty well set up gym, pool and sauna. Went and had a look and I’m allowed to go in but Mum has to wait till the morning.

Week Ahead

Tues, 20th of April Amman and Jerash, then fly to Cairo

Wed, 21st of April Farewell Mum and head to London (Doubtful)

Thurs, 22nd of April Leave London for Paris (Prob. Heading to Paris someway...)

Fri, 23rd of April Day in Paris (Maybe caught up by now...)

Sat, 24th of April Paris to Switzerland (Better not still be in Cairo)

Sun, 25th of April Swiss Alps (Why volcano, Why?)

Mon, 26th of April Heading to Avignon, France

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