The Nabataeans were masters at collecting water in cisterns. In Little Petra alone we saw 6 very large and deep cisterns with water channels and ceramic pipes that channeled rain water down the canyon walls and into these deep pits. Many rooms were carved out to hold the visitors, a large kitchen served them and entertainment areas were created.
As we drove to Wadi Rum, we passed through Bedouin villages where the Bedouins will stay when not traveling in the desert. A traffic jam at one intersection held 3 cars, 3 donkeys, 1 camel and 2 horse riders.
Wadi Rum means Valley Between the Mountains. We transferred from our van to sit in the back of a pickup truck which took us around the desert and up to some mountain walls where Nabataeans had left messages etched in the walls. They also stopped to let me ride a camel for about 20 minutes. So glad I did that!!
Our camp for the night was more like a luxury hotel. In fact, it was named Rum Night Luxury Camp. The only resemblance to a tent was the cloth sides. Our “tent” had wood floors, full bath, lights and king bed. Don’t get excited about the shower though. It fell totally apart when John tried to use it!
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