Entering into Jordan

     Greetings from Petra where the natural beauty is awesome.We left Jerusalem this morning, and crossed the border into Jordan without any problems. However, by the time we got to the Petra area, it was already 4:00 in the afternoon. So, we decided to delay our visit of Petra proper until Thursday morning. Instead, we visited what is called "Little Petra", which is a miniature version of the larger city of Petra. 

     This is a narrow valley, entered by a narrower opening that is referred to as the Siq Barid or the Cold Canyon. It seems to get its name from the cold wind that almost always blows through it. Inside the valley, which is really a canyon in itself, the walls are lined with tombs and the remains of grottoes, previously inhabited by the Nabateans. There are many fascinating, tiny staircases mounting the cliffs towards what must have been houses. 

     We were impressed by the history of the region and remarkable beauty of a city built in the red rocks of the beautiful mountains.

The Holy Land group