Amman – Toured the Citadel which has the ruins of the Temple of Hercules, a Byzantium Church and the Ummayud Palace. The courtyard has a couple of great lookout points with views of downtown Amman. There is a museum here which has impressive artifacts from the Stone and Bronze Age. The Roman Theatre can be … Continue reading JORDAN – Amman, Madaba, Mt. Nebo and Dead Sea
Month: October 2016
THE JORDAN TRAIL Petra – On the Rocks!
No visit to Jordan is complete without a visit to Petra (also known as the Rose City). Besides being one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, Petra is also one of the Seven new Wonders of the World. (A word of advice – Hire an English and Arabic speaking local guide. No … Continue reading THE JORDAN TRAIL Petra – On the Rocks!
Krabi – Shades of Blue
Krabi was our college reunion choice. We zeroed in on this destination after a bit of picking and choosing; and for the sun n sand experience that we had, it was an amazingly apt choice. Krabi is a resort town in Thailand and lies close to the Andaman coast. Famous for its mangrove forests, pristine … Continue reading Krabi – Shades of Blue
Mind Walls & Graffiti
Lay this unto your breast: Old friends, like old swords, still are trusted best. - John Webster Reunions are amazing and ours was too. This September 2016, we (a group of college and hostel mates) met in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and took a 3 day trip to Krabi, Thailand. With all pre-planned good intentions, we did … Continue reading Mind Walls & Graffiti