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Photo gallery: Jordan

3 May 2014

Images

Mosaic at the Church of the Virgin and the Apostles

Thank you Madaba for a culturally diverse day, for letting me walk on ancient mosaics and opening up your amazing city for tourists like me.

Madaba mosaic

30 April 2014

A relaxing day, swimming in the Dead Sea in Jordan.

You can read a newspaper when swimming in the dead sea

26 April 2014

Two of the most peaceful days of my life spent in picturesque Wadi Rum.

I got goosebumps as we drove past the gate to Petra searching for Little Petra Bedouin Camp where we’d be staying for the next four nights. I was looking forward not just to Petra, but to staying in “the cave”, and at first glance it…

Petra: Tombs, dogs and caves

21 April 2014

Day 2. Friday. These things matter. Firstly, because last night we had seen Amman in all it’s madness – crowds of people flocking to the street markets, full of chatter and smells and action. Secondly, because Friday in a Muslim country is much like our…

Amman

18 April 2014

Our first morning in Amman, we awake early to the mystic and enchanting sound of the call to morning prayer. Those keen to wake for morning prayer are no doubt thankful of the town’s broadcast system; as it occurs just before the sun is due…