Wadi Rum, Jordan

May 2002

Wadi Rum has some of the most spectacular desert scenery anywhere in the world. Lawrence of Arabia spent quite a bit of time here during the Arab Revolt, and many of the scenes from the film were shot here. Very cool.  I absolutely love the film of Lawrence of Arabia and it was great being out in the desert where it was shot.

We spent two days driving and walking around among dunes and bizarre, soaring rock formations, known as jebels.  One of the best parts was spending a night under the stars after a arab stle dinner of rice and chicken.  I've never seen so many stars in my life - or shooting stars and satellites either.  Absolutely phenomenal.

Wadi Rum

The Seven Pillars of Wisdom.

Desert at sunset.

A footprint on Mars.

The kiwi girls

Simon of Arabia?

Next:

Jordan, 1. Jerash, 2. Mount Nebo, 3. Dead Sea, 4. Petra, 5. Wadi Rum