Sandstone MountainsOut for a full day in this unusual, interesting desert area.Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 0262026-01-22#3758Larry L. Jackson
Sandstone MountainsThere is another camp at the right of the nearest mountains.Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 0262026-01-22#3760Larry L. Jackson
Sandstone MountainsWadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 0262026-01-22#3768Larry L. Jackson
PanoramaWadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 0262026-01-22#4630Larry L. Jackson
TreeSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3770Larry L. Jackson
CloudsOur second day was mostly cloudy, but cool and pleasant.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3773Larry L. Jackson
Desert CrocusColchicum crocus - a nice surprise.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3774Larry L. Jackson
Sandstone MountainsAmazing to me.Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 0262026-01-22#3777Larry L. Jackson
Sandstone MountainsWadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 0262026-01-22#3779Larry L. Jackson
Sandstone MountainsOur drivers in the distance.Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 0262026-01-22#5916Larry L. Jackson
DriversSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3783Larry L. Jackson
WaterholeSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#5920Larry L. Jackson
Carved RockWaterhole, Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3789Larry L. Jackson
WaterholeProbably dangerous and difficult to get out of with only a sand shelf and a low water level.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#5921Larry L. Jackson
Creeping ThymeThymus serpyllum - amazing how some plants can have a root system deep in rocky cracks where there is enough moisture.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#5922Larry L. Jackson
WaterholeWild Fig tree on the left.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#5923Larry L. Jackson
Sandstone MountainsWadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 0262026-01-22#5927Larry L. Jackson
Desert CrocusColchicum crocusSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3795Larry L. Jackson
Sandstone MountainsA small water course, hard to imagine water flowing.Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 0262026-01-22#3799Larry L. Jackson
Desert CrocusColchicum crocusSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3801Larry L. Jackson
Sandstone MountainsVast areas of sand.Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 0262026-01-22#5931Larry L. Jackson
CamelSiq Um al Tawaqi Canyon, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3806Larry L. Jackson
CamelsSiq Um al Tawaqi Canyon, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3809Larry L. Jackson
CamelsSiq Um al Tawaqi Canyon, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3819Larry L. Jackson
TeaSiq Um al Tawaqi Canyon, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#1003Larry L. Jackson
Sinai Rosefinch maleCarpodacus synoicusSiq Um al Tawaqi Canyon, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3821Larry L. Jackson
Grey WagtailMotacilla cinereaSiq Um al Tawaqi Canyon, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3828Larry L. Jackson
Hooded WheatearOenanthe monachaSiq Um al Tawaqi Canyon, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3832Larry L. Jackson
PetroglyphsSiq Um al Tawaqi Canyon, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3841Larry L. Jackson
PetroglyphsSiq Um al Tawaqi Canyon, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3842Larry L. Jackson
PetroglyphSiq Um al Tawaqi Canyon, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3843Larry L. Jackson
PetroglyphSiq Um al Tawaqi Canyon, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3844Larry L. Jackson
Shaheen CampWadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#5421Larry L. Jackson
Shaheen Camp #12Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#5437Larry L. Jackson
Shaheen CampWadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#5933Larry L. Jackson
RipplesShaheen Camp, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#5935Larry L. Jackson
Dome UnitI like the view these units have.Shaheen Camp, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#5936Larry L. Jackson
CourtyardShaheen Camp, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#5937Larry L. Jackson
Pitted Darkling BeetleAdesmia cancellataShaheen Camp, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3852Larry L. Jackson
CamelThe Camel is eating a pretty dry looking plant instead of the numerous green plants that are unsuitable food.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3855Larry L. Jackson
CamelSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3861Larry L. Jackson
Giant FennelFerula speciesSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3867Larry L. Jackson
CamelSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3875Larry L. Jackson
CamelsThe female camel is hobbled.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3881Larry L. Jackson
CamelHobbledSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3883Larry L. Jackson
ArchSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3885Larry L. Jackson
CamelSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3886Larry L. Jackson
Camel, Bedouin & ArchOur guide, Mahmoud, made suggestions for the Bedouin to walk and pose the camel after removing the saddle and blankets.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3901Larry L. Jackson
Camel & BedouinAsked to kiss his camel, the Bedouin was okay with doing it.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3921Larry L. Jackson
Camel & BedouinSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3925Larry L. Jackson
Camel & CharlieFair is fair, so Charlie gave the camel a kiss.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3932Larry L. Jackson
ArchDifferent angle.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3939Larry L. Jackson
ArchA much larger arch.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#5939Larry L. Jackson
ArchSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3950Larry L. Jackson
ArchSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#5943Larry L. Jackson
Debbie & LJaxSort of a required photo.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#5948Larry L. Jackson
Sandstone MountainsWadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#5954Larry L. Jackson
Sea SquillDrimia maritimaSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3957Larry L. Jackson
Sandstone MountainsWadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3960Larry L. Jackson
Pitted Darkling BeetleAdesmia cancellataSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3965Larry L. Jackson
PlantSturdy plants that probably have a pretty deep tap root.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3968Larry L. Jackson
PlantRadiating leaves to capture as much sun energy as possible and kept close to the sand to limit water loss.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3969Larry L. Jackson
Sandstone MountainsWadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3971Larry L. Jackson
AntsSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3975Larry L. Jackson
Sandstone MountainsWadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3979Larry L. Jackson
Sinai Rosefinch maleCarpodacus synoicusSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3993Larry L. Jackson
ShopWhile I admire the effort, tidying up the place would be helpful.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#5959Larry L. Jackson
RockDistinctive feature.Sandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#5961Larry L. Jackson
RockSandstone Mountains, Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#3999Larry L. Jackson
Lawrence of Arabia Movie SceneWadi Rum, Jordan by GuideIMG-2026-01-22#0000Larry L. Jackson
Shaheen CampOur last night at the camp.Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 22, 20262026-01-22#4538Larry L. Jackson
RockDriving PhotoWadi Rum, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4004Larry L. Jackson
Hejazi RailwayDriving Photo - the railway might reopen in a limited way for tourism but would require a lot of sand removal.Wadi Rum, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4006Larry L. Jackson
Steam LocomotiveThe Hejaz Railway was a 1,320 km narrow-gauge line
built by the Ottoman Empire between 1900 and 1908 to connect Damascus to Medina, primarily to facilitate the Hajj pilgrimage and strengthen military control over Arabia. Initiated by Sultan Abdul Hamid II, it bypassed the Suez Canal, reducing travel time significantly but was largely destroyed during WWI.Wadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5964Larry L. Jackson
Steam LocomotiveDetailWadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4008Larry L. Jackson
Steam LocomotiveDetailWadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4011Larry L. Jackson
Steam LocomotiveDetailWadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4012Larry L. Jackson
Steam LocomotiveControlsWadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5944Larry L. Jackson
GE Locomotive UM10A1AWadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5965Larry L. Jackson
GE Locomotive UM10A1ADetailWadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5968Larry L. Jackson
GE Locomotive UM10A1ADetailWadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5979Larry L. Jackson
LocomotiveWadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5969Larry L. Jackson
LocomotiveDetailWadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5970Larry L. Jackson
Railway CarLimited deterioration in the dry, desert environment.Wadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5971Larry L. Jackson
Railway CarWadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5972Larry L. Jackson
Railway CarWadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5973Larry L. Jackson
Railway CarWadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5974Larry L. Jackson
German Maintenance LocomotiveThis looks like a machine designed to remove sand from the tracks.Wadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4007Larry L. Jackson
German Maintenance LocomotiveWadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5975Larry L. Jackson
German Maintenance LocomotiveWadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5976Larry L. Jackson
Brakeman PositionProbably not the most comfortable place to ride the tracks.Wadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5977Larry L. Jackson
Railway Car WindowWadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4015Larry L. Jackson
Railway Car DoorWadi Rum Station, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4016Larry L. Jackson
HighwayDriving Photo - off to Petra on a pretty nice highway.Wadi Rum to Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4026Larry L. Jackson
TruckDriving PhotoWadi Rum to Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4029Larry L. Jackson
TruckDriving PhotoWadi Rum to Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4030Larry L. Jackson
TruckDriving PhotoWadi Rum to Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4031Larry L. Jackson
ConstructionDriving PhotoWadi Rum to Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4032Larry L. Jackson
HighwayDriving Photo - even nicer highway.Wadi Rum to Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4033Larry L. Jackson
, Sign, Wadi Rum to Petra, JordanDriving Photo - always interesting to see what sort of wildlife warnings posted.2026-01-23#4035Larry L. Jackson
Jo Petrol StationDriving PhotoWadi Rum to Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4037Larry L. Jackson
MountainDriving PhotoWadi Rum to Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4040Larry L. Jackson
Bedouin CampDriving PhotoWadi Rum to Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4044Larry L. Jackson
Fuel Truck BypassDriving Photo - using a lower gear to climb the grade.Wadi Rum to Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4050Larry L. Jackson
Kings WayDriving Photo - leaving the main highway for a more scenic route to Petra.Wadi Rum to Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4051Larry L. Jackson
Kings WayDriving PhotoWadi Rum to Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4053Larry L. Jackson
Wind TurbinesDriving Photo - 30% of electricity is produced with renewables and more is added daily.Kings Way, Wadi Rum to Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4054Larry L. Jackson
Antique Record PlayersThe Best View Gift Shop, Kings Way, Wadi Rum to Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4215Larry L. Jackson
ViewpointPetra is down there somewhere.Kings Way, Wadi Rum to Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4057Larry L. Jackson
ViewpointKings Way, Wadi Rum to Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4058Larry L. Jackson
near PetraDriving Photo - one of the seven towns around Petra.Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4066Larry L. Jackson
MosqueDriving Photonear Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4068Larry L. Jackson
ViewpointPossibly a quarry area.near Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4075Larry L. Jackson
ViewpointPetra Entrance, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4076Larry L. Jackson
Mount ArunThere is a mosque on the peak.Viewpoint, near Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4080Larry L. Jackson
Treasure FlowerGazania rigensViewpoint, near Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4081Larry L. Jackson
New HotelDriving Photo - to accommodate tourism.Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4083Larry L. Jackson
PetraDriving PhotoJordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4086Larry L. Jackson
LunchElan Restaurant, Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#0128Larry L. Jackson
Entering Little PetraPetra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5982Larry L. Jackson
Little Petra300 BCPetra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4092Larry L. Jackson
Little PetraPetra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5984Larry L. Jackson
Little PetraPetra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4098Larry L. Jackson
CavesLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5985Larry L. Jackson
Cave InteriorBlackened ceiling from years of fire for cooking and heat.Little Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5986Larry L. Jackson
NarrowsLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5987Larry L. Jackson
Little PetraPetra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4099Larry L. Jackson
Little PetraPetra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5989Larry L. Jackson
Little PetraPetra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4102Larry L. Jackson
CatLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4108Larry L. Jackson
Large CisternLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5990Larry L. Jackson
CaveLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5992Larry L. Jackson
NicheLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4109Larry L. Jackson
CaveLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5993Larry L. Jackson
CavesLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5996Larry L. Jackson
Cave InteriorLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#5997Larry L. Jackson
Cave InteriorLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#6000Larry L. Jackson
CisternLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#6003Larry L. Jackson
StepsLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4111Larry L. Jackson
Cave ComplexLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#6005Larry L. Jackson
Cave ComplexLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#6008Larry L. Jackson
CavesLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#6007Larry L. Jackson
RockLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4112Larry L. Jackson
CatLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4119Larry L. Jackson
CookingLittle Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4120Larry L. Jackson
Little PetraPetra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#6014Larry L. Jackson
Little PetraSteps to nowhere at this point.Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#6015Larry L. Jackson
Little PetraDetailPetra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4123Larry L. Jackson
Petra Moon Hotel #218Comfortable room, nice hotel near the entrance to Petra and a good restaurant, but don't order the alcohol-free wine.Petra, Jordan, January 23, 20262026-01-23#4718Larry L. Jackson
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