Hiking – Petra, Jordon

Yumi, Roberto and I decide go for an afternoon hike to check out Arron’s Tomb (of biblical reference) which was approximately 5k north of Petra. The views from Arron’s Tomb were supposed to be stunning, so we were told. After hiking for about 3 hours, gabbing away about religion (Yumi teaches Catholicism in high school), we realized we were lost. We didn’t take a map, because there was one available. Plus the park ranger said we wouldn’t need one, because the tomb was very easy to find. Giving up on the search for tomb, we spent the next hour trying to find our way back to the original trail that lead back to Petra. Eventually we found it, but not without “visions” of darkness setting on and a search party ensuing. While we never saw the stunning views from the summit, the scenery we did see, while lost, was quite amazing (pictured). Giving that we made it back safely, I have to say the overall hiking experience was a nice break for the city crowds. Not often do we get to hike in the foothills of Jordon.