The Siq:
The day of the Sinai climb, we have to leave the Sinai peninsula and travel to Jordan. We took a quick detour through Israel (for 15 minutes, at the border security we had a small bomb scare!), and headed into Jordan where we spent the night at the fabulous Panorama Hotel. I had a massive nosebleed upon entering the country (side effect of dust, elevation changes, staying awake too long, and sinus problems,) but in the end we woke up ready for more adventure. Which was just as well, as the first item on the agenda was the mysterious underground city of Petra.
You may not have heard of Petra, but I’ll wager you have seen it. The most famous building in Petra is called the Treasury, but I’ll save that for later. What you are look at now is called the Siq, a long, twisty pathway through the rock to the main center of Petra. It is tall, cool, and the sides are carved with camels and a water channel to bring water to the city. The rock is a magnificient sort of sandstone, and is full of colors and texture. Following the same path we took, I’m going to take you through the Siq, until we end up at the view of the Treasury. Enjoy!
Also, today is my 700th photo. Thank you all for all your helpful comments and advice over the last few years. Have a great 4th of July weekend!
