Petra, Jordan- Part 2

Some of the landscape of Petra.

Fellow trekker Rev. Aaron Bueltmann -

 checking things out.

 It is the people on this journey

 that made it so much fun.

My brother Kim poses 

with the guards for the journey.

A bit challenging to see all the crew.

Brother-in-law Randy is a long way from Indiana.

Lisa Latall is having a bit

 of fun with Aaron's scarf.

My sister Lee Ann and husband Randy

 finishing up the day of walking.

The horse and buggies can take 

walkers back at the end of the day.

A Map of the spread out area to explore in Petra.

We visited the new museum 

right outside the entrance to Petra.

We did not have time to do that the last time.  

The earthquake of 363 destroyed much of Petra.

The city shifts and begins to lose its urban presence 

and most of the residents convert to Christianity.

There is a Byzantine church at Petra.

Head of a Bearded Man- Nabatean late 1st century 

Medusa- Nabatean-early 1st century AD

Intricate carving

Large vessel- amazing to piece these 

pieces together after all of these years.

We found the CAVE BAR 

and enjoyed a bit of time to talk about our day together.

Full of memories. 

Shared with two siblings and their spouses.

What a treasure- our visit to one

 of the New 7 Wonders of the World- Petra.

We stayed at the Petra Moon this trip.

 There is something about this 

other-worldly place that calls me back.