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Petra: we came, we saw, we did not conquer

My travel motto lately is:  Start with low expectations; high expectations just ruin things. I thought Petra would be the highlight of our trip. I’ve read so many descriptions that try to prepare you by saying nothing can prepare you … Continue reading

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A Glimpse of Amman, Jordan

Beautiful Aqaba perched on the edge of the Red Sea. Shimmering red and gold desert sand punctuated with interesting geological formations in Wadi Rum. Petra and its rose-colored magnificence. The beguiling and rejuvenating Dead Sea. Contemporary urban buzz rooted in … Continue reading

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