Middle-aged flash packers

Wadi Mujib didn’t disappoint. Wadi Mujib is a canyon through which a river flows. The hike we did is called the Siq hike and ends at a waterfall, but in order to get there, you have to negotiate fast flowing water. It’s a proper adrenaline rush but not for the faint hearted.

We got there early, about 8.45am , in order to avoid the inevitable coach loads of people. The activity centre made sure it was safe to hike the canyon before getting everyone organised and issued with a life jacket. By 9.30am, we were off!

This is considered a relatively tame hike by Jordanian standards, so is unguided. I was surprised by this as at times, I felt I was at the limit of my ability to hang on! The first thing I was aware of was the power of the water. It was quite difficult to wade through and when the flow was in full force, I had to take care not to be swept off my feet. The most frightening part of the trek was trying to walk up a (small) waterfall via a ladder and on the way back,climbing down it. However, I would definitely do it again as it was a lot of fun and the only injury I incurred was a bruised knee.

Next, it was the Panoramic view complex, perched at the edge of the Zara mountain range. It has a very informative museum and great views over the Dead Sea.

We were running out of bread, so we popped into a mall on the way home and picked some stuff up then home for a late lunch – phew!

Not unsurprisingly, the rest of the afternoon was spent lazing around the pool interspersed with catching up on the washing.

Our evening meal was had at The Rover’s Return. Yup, you read that correctly and yes it is modelled on the Coronation street pub . And yes I know we should be eating local food but there’s only so much hummus one can eat. I had a proper chip shop curry sauce curry and chips.

It was delicious and I remain unashamed.