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Petra – Going beyond the Postcard View

July 20, 2014by Middle East Moments 26 Comments

Petra; what superlatives haven’t been used to describe this amazing place. Voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World it most certainly deserves this title and captures the […]

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When the weather goes wild.

July 2, 2014by Middle East Moments 15 Comments

Days of mid 20 degrees Celsius in Winter, snow in Spring, dust storms that reduced visibility to less than a metre, freak storms the likes which haven’t been seen by […]

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Black Beauties

April 12, 2014by Middle East Moments 10 Comments

I headed off with anticipation. Would they be there, would this drive deliver the outcome that I wanted, would I see what I was looking for, had my memory from […]

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A picnic under the Almond tree

February 21, 2014by Middle East Moments 19 Comments

Yesterday was one of those gloriously perfect winters day. Hard to call it a winters day when in Wadi Musa/Petra it was 20 degrees out, the sun was shining and […]

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A trip out to Baida

February 13, 2014by Middle East Moments 16 Comments

Baida (or Bayda) is an area 10 minutes north of Petra and the town of Wadi Musa. It is a great area to explore and there is the opportunity to […]

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Weeds or Wildflowers – whatever, they are beautiful!

June 21, 2013by Middle East Moments 17 Comments

There have been so many wildflowers this year and I’ve been busy taking photos left right and center so that I can enjoy the splash of colour from my computer […]

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May Days

May 27, 2013by Middle East Moments Leave a comment

“The sun was warm but the wind was chill. You know how it is with an April day. When the sun is out and the wind is still, You’re one […]

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Don’t they see it?

April 17, 2013by Middle East Moments 16 Comments

I enjoy getting out into the countryside around Wadi Musa/Petra and having a bbq, a pot of Bedouin tea and being able to explore. Whether it be the interesting colours […]

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What’s in my backyard?

March 21, 2013by Middle East Moments 2 Comments

Everywhere I look here it’s possible to uncover history – even in my backyard. Our backyard which is just dirt, lots of rocks and everywhere you look pottery shards. These […]

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My week as a tour guide

February 6, 2013by Middle East Moments 1 Comment

I love being able to get out and about and explore  the fantastic sights and places that Jordan has to offer. I love spending time with friends and entertaining. Last […]

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