Monthly Archives: April 2013

The Last Sunset

Posted on April 30, 2013 by If It Was Today

One of the more stunning things about Jordan is the sunsets. Sometimes the camera just can’t capture the colors, but sometimes it works. This picture from our last evening in Jordan comes close. I’m back home now, but I plan … Continue reading →

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Sippy Cup Central

Posted on April 29, 2013 by If It Was Today

The origins of traditions are often shrouded in mystery. That is certainly true in this case.  But the way traditions become firmly established is far more transparent. It takes repetition, pure and simple. So this weekend we did our bit … Continue reading →

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The End Is Near

Posted on April 28, 2013 by If It Was Today

… the end of the day, of course. What did you think I meant? After a very full day in Petra (we covered 20 km on foot) we headed back to the hotel for a sauna and a cold beverage … Continue reading →

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Amazing But True

Posted on April 28, 2013 by If It Was Today

We saw some fascinating rock carvings in Siq Burrah in Wadi Rum, and came across this one. It looks a lot like a carving of a Brontosaurus.  I’ll let you draw your own conclusions about the implications.

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Barter For Dummies

Posted on April 28, 2013 by If It Was Today

I could use a book like that, because when it comes to bartering, I definitely qualify as a dummy. But I get the sense that it could be a lot worse, so maybe I shouldn’t complain. We took a taxi … Continue reading →

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Another Piece of the Puzzle

Posted on April 23, 2013 by If It Was Today

At the Place of High Sacrifice in Petra, there are two obelisks on the top of a mountain. Apparently the obelisks were not erected on top of the mountain; the mountain was carved away to create the obelisks. Very impressive. … Continue reading →

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Petra

Posted on April 23, 2013 by If It Was Today

Too many pictures of Petra to share today, so I’ll continue with the stairs theme. Coming down from the Place of High Sacrifice, the stairs are rather steep, without railings even though there is a steep drop on one side. … Continue reading →

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Azraq

Posted on April 22, 2013 by If It Was Today

One of the things that annoys me about western society is the tendency to protect people from their own stupidity. Or at least to try to. It usually wastes everyone’s time, and doesn’t really have any effect on the people … Continue reading →

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Being There

Posted on April 21, 2013 by If It Was Today

There are many things I love about visiting archeological sites in Jordan; the quality, the quantity, the variety. But most of all, I love the fact that you have the opportunity to go right in among the ruins and look, … Continue reading →

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Um er-Rasas

Posted on April 20, 2013 by If It Was Today

Another day of touring in Jordan. Another day of stunning archeological sites. Another day of having it all to ourselves. One of the things that I love about Jordan’s history is the fact that we can actually go in and … Continue reading →

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