Category: Jordan Jaunts 2023
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Salt Beach/Karak Castle/Al Namteh Lodge
We were all very sorry to leave Zero Four not least because we suspected that our next accommodation would be a lot more basic. The dogs will forever more rue our departing as Jan’s leftover fajitas will have seemed like mana from heaven. On our agenda for our travel day to Al Namteh Lodge were…
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Baptism site/ Dead Sea
Today was the day of visiting the place where Jesus was baptised. None of us have any religious inclinations whatsoever but it would be strange not to visit somewhere so important to millions of people all over the world. The site is at a place called Bethany and taking part in a guided tour is…
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Wadi Mujib
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…
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Jerash/Dead Sea
Not a great night- my tummy didn’t like something I fed it and in the early hours decided to get rid of it. Another lousy night. Luckily, by the morning tummy issues were resolved and we were up and out promptly. Sad to leave Jerash Hills – the outside space has been a joy. Still,…
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Jerash – Jerash Ruins and Ajloun Castle
To make up for our indolence of yesterday, we decided to get up early and visit Jerash Ruins followed by Ajloun Castle. The ruins are of the ancient city Gerasa, possibly founded by Alexander the Great in 331BC, but then again maybe not. Whatever, It was a very important trade centre and became part of…
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Jerash
Not much sleep was had but what’s new eh? Bit of a drama clothes wise this morning as my faithful old maxi skirt which is always my go to in Muslim countries bit the dust. The elastic waist completely relaxed and could no longer hold itself up. I feel a shopping trip coming on. We…
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Jordan Jaunts
The Fab Four have joined forces again. This time our mission is to see as much of Jordan as is possible in a 17 day/18 night time frame. This is not going to be an unfocused , random meander – oh no, we road warriors have honed our itinerary with precision and every second is…
Middle-aged flash packers 