My trip to Jordan!

[Tyrone]

Many remains from the Roman era...

Here's a city called Jerash.

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Surprising contrast between the old... and the modern city!!

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The Dead sea. The white stuff you see is salt... yes it's true you can float!

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In front of you, on the other shore, is Israel. I was located just 30 km away from Jerusalem. But no visa to visit it unfortunately...

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That's a lot of salt!! I was able to easily Float off the shore of Chinque Terra, Italy because of the how dense the water was of salt...Can't do it like that here at any of the local beaches in So Cal.

Great pics. Phidias and thanks for sharing!!

 

[buselmo]

WOW!! fucking awesome!
you know, i have a ton of friends from jordan, and most of them don't even know about these places you've visited
looks like a hell of a time bro!

but... i feel sorry for that camel...

 

[hawkmoon]

Beautiful pictures!

I hope some day I find the opportunity to get out and see more of the world. One of the most rewarding things I have ever done was spend time living outside my own country - for better or worse, the real-life exposure to truly different cultures changes you forever.

 

[Phidias]

Nice pics Phid!!! I remember that walk, and it was a freaking long trek through that canyon/ravine...

Talk me about it... why do you think I chose to "ride" (lol!) a camel on my way back?!! I like cardio, but to a certain extent only...

More of Petra!

 

[Ironraider]

Awesome pic bro!! The historical story of Petra is amazing as well...I would love to go someday!

 

[Phidias]

That's a lot of salt!! I was able to easily Float off the shore of Chinque Terra, Italy because of the how dense the water was of salt...Can't do it like that here at any of the local beaches in So Cal.

Tourists love floating...



... like this lovely couple tenderly wrapping themselves in mud, the local speciality.



But how could u blame them... the scenery is so romantic...



... sunlight, deep blue sky... when u come form a rainy country, you can only fall in Love!

 

[Phidias]

Jerash!

Here's the Artemis Temple... the Greek influence is huge in Jordan.






Think about how many men must have walked these cobble-stones over the centuries...

 

[Phidias]

Please send more. Especially ones with people in them.

A few from the capital Amman then... LOTS of people and traffic there!!

 

[K1]

Really nice pics bro...but Damn, you too big for that camel

 

[Phidias]

Awesome pics. Were you there on business or vacation?

On holiday!

Here are a few taken from the pool bar of the Six Senses spa resort I spent 10 days in (it's a chain of hotels dedicated to health and wellness... you'll find them in many other "paradisiac" places: Luxury Resort & Spa Holiday Accommodation - Six Senses Resorts & Spas ).

 

[mass_chaos]

Really nice pics bro...but Damn, you too big for that camel

I was thinking the exact same thing. I'm sure the camel is pissed!!!

 

[Phidias]

Great pictures of a cool area. Did you go solo?

No, with a girl friend of mine who wanted to do "something special" for a birthday... since she's single and I am too now we brought our respective loneliness together for this trip...

BTW, I dont care what you say....you still look damn good. Fat .....my ass!

Not after this birthay cake my friend Myriam let me eat the most part of...

 

[Phidias]

As for the camel, guys... well, his "owner" assured me before I jumped on his back that he had already carried sumos from Japan with much ease!!

It may be true, but to be honest, it must have been a long long time ago when Monica (the name of the dromedary, she was a female lol ) was very young and still healthy... cause when we were done with our little ride, the poor animal indeed seemed really relieved...

 

[Gymratforlife]

Wow its amazing there. I need a vacation. Thank you so much for posting those. I always feel like a little bit of me goes there when I see pictures of peoples Vacations. Its like a mini relaxing vacation lol.

 

[gstracer]

dam those are some sweet pics reminds me of how bad i need a vaca!!

 

[marilyn]

JC

how beautiful.....I loved the scenery, and your description of your experience....thanks, very cool

 

[optgrowth]

Phidias, thanks for sharing brother. The pics you took are amazing! What a beautiful place.

Pffft.. Im surprised the camel could handle your big ass lol

 

[musicmann89]

awesome pics bro, im going their soon hopefully, half of my family is in lebanon, and some in jordan, looks beautiful!

 

[ironwill]

WOW, that is some amazing countryside.....I need to travel more and work less, this is a good reminder for that....
Looks like you had a great experience Phidias..

 

[Designbuilt]

Awesome Pics JC! You're one big MF! Huge! I bet you really made in impression on them. Truthfully, how many asked you for your autograph?