I started this as we made our way north, towards the ‘Registration’ point for the Suez Canal transit. Once we have done so, we will be assigned an anchorage for the night, while various authorities inspect us to ensure we are suitable to transit their lovely Canal.
Having been to Petra on 2 previous occasions and posted for both, Karen and I re-visited this wondrous testament to a bygone age, probably, for us anyway, the last time we will do so. We joined a Crew tour, it’s always fun to have them and this was no exception. Some had never visited and were thus very excited, (as were we). A 3-hour drive by bus, with a pit-stop for a break and we were there. Only 4 hours this time, so we both concentrated on photos and enjoying the day. It is not known exactly when it was built, but the city began to prosper in the 1st century BC, when it ‘cornered the market’ in the Frankincense, myrrh and spice trade. A large earthquake destroyed much of the city in 363 AD.
A compendium of photos and I made a video, however the internet is acting up again, try as I might I’m unable to download it to this page, may be later? In fact, I have had a challenge getting anything on this page, so forgive me, I’m going to just get photos on this one and optimistically, matters will improve.
Wadi Musa, Petra is hidden away in the mountains
The Visitor’s Centre
A walk from the centre, the path lined either side with tombs cut into the rock
At the end of the path, one is confronted with a narrow gorge, the Siq and the only entrance to the city
guards at the gate, no passing until one has ‘donated’. (Not really, but it makes a nice photo)
After a long walk, a glimpse of what lies within, the facade of the Treasury
Buggy ride is optional
The Amphitheatre
Caught Nyron, our Shore Excursion Manager, cheating and riding down
Street of the facades
Self explanatory
I love Petra beautiful picture thanks for sharing so many places Beautiful Greetings Capitan
Fantastic,,,,,,
Thank you so much
Wonderfull pictures. Wonderful stories.
Where will HAL find a captain to replace
you? Thanks for the memories!
Beautiful pictures Jonathan! Thanks
Wonderful pictures Jonathan, I really wish we where with you. Petra is on my bucket list.
Really appreciated your excellent photos of a place that has been long on my bucket list– despite many HAL cruises !!
Fantastic photos. Brings back some great memories.
We board the Maasdam today in Auckland bound for SAN Fran.
Have a safe trip onward thru the Med & home.
Wonderful pictures – what a fascinating place. Thank you so much for “taking us along!”….
Jean & George in BC
If you have the chance I would love to read your commentary on transiting the Suez Canal. When we worked in Egypt we visited the Canal once during a sandstorm and had the strange vision of seeing the superstructure of a ship coming at us through the red blowing sand. Ship of the desert indeed. I would love a description from “the other side.”
Thanks for bring back such wonderful memories. We took the World Cruise with you three years ago. our one and only WC. On that trip outside of just being a dream come true of a WC, making friend with Alex and Kirsten who brought back my love of dancing after 50 years, Steve and Wendy taking us Geocaching, another sport we still enjoy and how I kept meeting up with you at the sandwich bar. Thanks for the Memories
Thanks for the memories Jonathan! I loved Petra and the donkey ride and camel ride! What an amazing place!
Of all the places I have been, this is the very best. I am in awe agin looking at your photos.
I am off to China tomorrow for more explorations!
Joey