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Amman, Jordan
I(Chris) had a business meeting at the Dead Sea Resorts area of Jordan. See previous posts. Amman is the capital of Jordan and is considered to be among the most liberal and westernized Arab cities. It has one of the tallest flag pole in the world. Jordan is a monarchy, having gained its independence in
Petra, Jordan – part 2
After seeing the famous “Treasury”, we continued with our walk through the gorge which gradually widens and open up to a vast area. I, like many people, thought that the only thing to see in Petra is the Treasury. It is the highlight of the site but there is an entire city on the other
Petra, Jordan – part 1
After the business meetings in the Dead Sea Resorts, a group of my colleagues organized a visit to Petra including an overnight stay. Petra is a historical city in southern Jordan which lies in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah valley that run from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. It was about 2 hours
Dead Sea resorts, Jordan
Chris attended a business meeting at one of the Dead Sea resorts in Jordan. It was the first time I visited that country. Jordan is sandwiched between Israel and Saudi Arabia while it shares a border with Syria in the north. Security is a major concern in this part of the world. Queen Alia International
