Petra, Jordan ~ New 7 Wonders of the World

"Petra is a historical and archaeological city in the Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that is known for its rock cut architecture and water conduits system. It is a symbol of Jordan which lies on the slope of Mount Hor in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah (Wadi Araba), the large valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba.

Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985 was described as a rose-red city half as old as time in a Newdigate Prize-winning sonnet by John William Burgon. UNESCO has described it as one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage. Petra was chosen by the BBC as one of the 40 places you have to see before you die."

Wikipedia

I am certainly lucky & blessed to have the opportunity to visit the magical site of Petra.

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25 February 2010 - Dead Sea @ Jordan Valley

At the Movenpick Hotel

The hotel is amazingly beautiful!

Beautiful sights!

Colourful fishes!

Posing.. ;p

Exquisite buildings of the hotel rooms.

The hotel pool if u don't wanna swim at the Dead Sea ;p

The hotel's private beach of the Dead Sea

 Very relaxing! I don't wanna get out. =)

Heavenly feel!

 Peace!

Irbid, Umm Qais & Jerash, Jordan

21 - 25 February 2010

At our 5-star hotel - La Royale

Spending some time at the town of Irbid

Up the hill of Umm Qais - where the borders of Israel is visible

That's the sea of Israel at the back there

Dining at an amazing restaurant at Umm Qais

This is at Jerash, another Roman Ruins

With our dear Jordanian friends - Mohamad (far left) and Cami

Riding a chariot! =)

Some of the enormous structures at Jerash!

Shopping for some souveniers. =)

Beautiful stuffs!

A snap of the town before leaving.

Amman & Syria, 19 - 20 February 2010

Upon arrival @ Queen Alia International Airport, Jordan

A view of our 5-star hotel, La Royale @ Amman Jordan.

Walking down the street to find some food.

Delicious Kebab! =)

That's me suffering from Jet Lag! Notice the red eyes =)

A view of Lebanon's mountains on our way to Damsyik, Syria on Day 2.

Dropped by @ Masjid Ummayyad for Zohor prayers.

It's an incredible & beautiful mosque!

Prof Rahim waiting to take his wudhu', where the water is extremely chill!

Makam Nabi Yahya di dalam Masjid Ummayyad.

An amazing sight of flying birds.

Then jalan2 @ Souq Muhammadi. Our guide suggests us to have this ice cream.

It's extremely big and delicious!

One of the many shops selling shoes. I bought 2 pairs of 'em. =)

They sell beautiful table cloths.

Dropped by for dinner on our way back to Amman.
That's our guide, Nasir on my right. =)

Loved this drink! I even brought one back home! =)

Delicious meal! =)

Day 3 &- 5 entry @ Jordan soon ya. ;)