Petra - Weekend Escape - Part II


Dear Citizens of the World!

Today, I have decided to take a break from being the target in other people's target practice to post the second set of pics from our weekend in Petra. Seems fitting since Petra holds so much beauty....


This was my favourite spot in Petra. It is a very colourful tomb below and to the left of the Tomb of the Kings.



A detail of the area below the entrance of this tomb.

Ceiling detail...
As promissed I have some tips for your next visit to Petra:

First, choosing the correct time of year is crucial. Winter evening get quite cold at 1000m elevation in a desert. Summer days would be worse.

Second: when making the long treck up behind the tomb of the kings (some of the stairs in the pic above) to see the Treasury from the rim of the canyon, make sure you plan to be at top when you have the right lighting. I went quite early and it was still mostly in the shade.

Third: Plan to stay at least 1.5 to 2 days. There is plenty to visit and it is best to take your time and explore. It is a 5km round trip on foot just to get to the Treasury...

Plus, if you do not stay a night in the hotel, the entrance fee is almost double (100 eauros instead of 55)!


Lastly, don't forget to bring a good camera and a gift of balloons for all the kids asking for handouts.

Enjoy!

- The United Statesian

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