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Wadi Rum Traverse

Wadi Rum sunset on a multi-day backpacking hiking trip through the desert
In late January I completed a six day loop through Wadi Rum in southern Jordan (75 miles)
Hiking in Wadi Rum Jordan
January was a good time of year for hiking with temperatures ranging from 30F to 60F. Aside from a windstorm early in the walk the weather was calm and sunny every day
Camel on a backpacking trip in Wadi Rum
Surprisingly no one leads camels between camps, the owner will tell them to walk across the desert to a different camp and they find their way
Wadi Rum Overview Map Hiking Multi-day
The route took six days and was around 75 miles starting and ending at the Visitor Center in the north.  Water drops can be arranged in the village before starting the walk.  I found Desert Melody in the east (Night 2) and Rainbow Camp in the west (Night 5) to be helpful.  Food and supplies can be purchased in the nearby city of Aqaba.  I used satellite photos from Google for navigation.  I had read that a permit was required to backcountry camp, although when starting to explain my plans at the visitor center the guy waved his hand to cut me off and just asked for money
Wadi Rum sunset
Sunset in the dunes of Wadi Rum
Tent in Wadi Rum Jordan in the backcountry
In terms of camping it doesn't get much better than sleeping on sand
Burdah Rock Bridge climb in Wadi Rum
The walk has long water carries, best to plan some climbs to give the shoulders a break (Treks and Climbs in Wadi Rum). Burdah Rock Bridge, a large arch at the top of a mountain, was a highlight.
Jabal Umm Ad Dami sunset in Wadi Rum Jordan
The sun setting behind the mountains in northern Saudi Arabia with Jabal Umm Ad Dami (the tallest mountain in Jordan) on the right

Petra

The Siq in Petra, Jordan
Some photos from the college days in Jordan and Israel
Camel climbing a hill in Petra Jordan
Elephant carving in Petra
Monastery hike in Petra Jordan
Monastery in Petra after the climb
Monastery overlook in Petra
Camel grinning in Petra
Shade in Petra Jordan

Jerusalem

Western Wall in Jerusalem Israel
Jerusalem at night
Weeping at the Western Wall in Jerusalem
Hezekiah's tunnel in Jerusalem
Kids in Jerusalem
Celebration in Jerusalem
Omar and the guys
Scott and Jenelle
Reds hat

Dead Sea

Dead Sea
Floating in the Dead Sea

En Gedi

En Gedi waterfall
En Gedi springs
En Gedi springs

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