My main concern was getting out of Egypt swiftly and safely. I ended up evacuating to Jordan, where I decided to make the most of an unplanned detour and scheduled a few days of sightseeing.
I never planned to fall in love with the place.
I only wish I could have stayed longer in this friendly, phenomenal kingdom. The falafel was moist, the streets were busy, the stars in the desert sky practically threw themselves down on me. And then there’s the heaving, breathing beauty of Petra, where monuments are poised to step out of the mountains.
I know Jordan is a small country, but five days wasn’t nearly enough.
I’m sad that Jordan ended up being an afterthought on this journey. I promise to return someday.
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