A Joy to be in Jordan

Last week I had the opportunity to go to the wonderful country of Jordan. I spent 4 days touring the cities of Petra, Amman, and Jerash.



PETRA



Petra just became the second wonder of the world. Growing up, I never thought I would see any wonders of the world, let alone 2 in the time span of two months! It was incredible to think that this was built by people in 100 BCE and the places they lived were carved out of the mountain.





Me and Brianna





Rachel, me, Chris





Being sacrificed on an ancient alter at "The High Place of Sacrifice" on top of a mountain. This could have been an alter that animal sacrifice was made on in Biblical times.





Ever seen Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade? Here is the temple that is in the movie.  It is called "The Treasury."  And here I am standing with Indiana Jones himself.





 There were donkeys trotting around everywhere at Petra. I have never heard a donkey "hee-haw" and it is SO loud!



                                                  

Falling off a cliff. Don't worry, due to my incredible strength, I was able to pull myself up. With one hand.



                                                                    

Me and Brianna, my roommate.



                                        

Shopping in Jordan. Wearing sweet Jordanian durags.