Day 8 - Well worth the wait

Why not that archeology study? How many times have I thought this journey: if only I had. Regret comes always too late of course. Archaeologist or not, you can also enjoy all those beautiful highlights of Jordan as a tourist. And with Indiana Jones figuratively by my side, it was double the joy. Not only to enjoy, but also to discover some gems. Jerash, for example, was an unexpected first highlight: a beautifully preserved Roman city where I saw myself parading on the Cardo Maximus in tunic and sandals. At the beautifully preserved temples of Zeus and Artemis, I already saw myself digging in the earth. And of course nothing surpasses Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, where you fall from one surprise into the other. Those 30 years were more than worth the wait. Currently nothing can surpass this experience.

But in addition to all those archaeological and historically important sites, Jordan has a lot more to offer.

The country occupies a unique position in the Middle East. This is most evident at Umm Quais and Mount Nebo with views of neighboring countries Syria and Lebanon and the West Bank with Palestine and Israel.

Jordan is also more than the arid desert land which it is believed to be. There is of course the unique and often filmed Wadi Rum, one of the most beautiful places on our globe, but in addition there are also many green areas and of course the unique Dead Sea.

In short, Jordan has it all. From history to nature, from desert to culture, from wonders of the world to canyons, from archaeological sites to dead lakes, from stunning views to architectural gems. Don't let it take 30 years before visiting this beautiful country.