“The desert, when the sun comes up…I couldn’t tell where heaven stopped and the Earth began.”
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After crossing the border from Israel into Jordan, my friend, Larry, his niece, Rebecca, and I went to the place where we would meet our guide for a three-hour tour of Wadi Rum. Wadi Rum is
a protected area located in Aqaba, Jordan. Wadi Rum has sandstone mountains, desert landscapes, and natural arches.
We enjoyed the tour on the back of a truck. The ride on the cushioned seating was a comfortable way to travel.
At one point, our guide stopped at a gift shop tent located in the middle of the desert.
The landscape and details of Wadi Rum were fascinating.
There were even opportunities to have a ride on a camel in Wadi Rum.
Larry and Rebecca enjoyed a walk on top of the arch.
Many movies have been filmed at Wadi Rum to feature this gorgeous landscape. The Martian, Mission to Mars, and Dune are just a few of the movies that have been filmed in Wadi Rum.
I was absolutely thrilled to see camels while in the protected area.
I will forever be thankful for the opportunity to explore this incredible landscape with my friends and our guide. It was an amazing and intriguing place to visit. I would never tire of exploring such a fascinating landscape.