By: Jean-Paul Courville
Jordan, an Arab nation on the east bank of the Jordan River, is defined by ancient monuments, nature reserves and seaside resorts. It’s home to the famed archaeological site of Petra, the Nabatean capital dating to around 300 B.C. Set in a narrow valley with tombs, temples and monuments carved into the surrounding pink sandstone cliffs, Petra earns its nickname, the "Rose City."
I have visited the country in 2014 and again in 2017. My journey started in the capital of Amman, to the ancient city of Petra, to the coastal city of Aqaba, the Dead Sea, the oldest city of Jaresh, hiking into Wadi Mujab, the resting place of Moses on Mt Nebo, and camping with Bedouins in Wadi Rum were indescribable. The baptism site of Jesus Christ is on the Jordan River (in Jordan) where you gaze across the river no more than 20 feet where the country of Israel hold their daily baptisms.
I have some amazing Jordanian friends who live in the town of As-Salt a hillside town near Amman, we were invited to indulge in a feast at a local friends farm with the traditional Mansef dish.
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