Meridian, Jordan!

Meridian - Arabic for "hello". In connection with the Kingdom of Jordan does not seem very friendly. What better place to worship and to this country in a deep freeze reverence low: it is precisely on this earth, the most important biblical events took place ... However, the "Legends of the Ancient World," in this wonderful country successfully in combination with a luxury beach vacation - on two seas: the red and the dead. ZavetovNe land belonging name and I totally disagree. Here, Jordan, you will find that you are in the Holy Land. Understand and accept that the Bible in their hands, as the leader can go, and go around the country, is not so easy. But it's true! Forty years ... Moses led the people in the desert here, go to Mount Nebo St.,. To hide in a cave on the beach, the prophet Lot and his daughters. Jordan, John baptized people with water, and Jesus - the Holy Spirit ... In the Dead Sea, in the fortress of Herod beheaded John the Baptist Mukawir. In Listibe - the birthplace of the prophet Elijah. In Anzhare - a place of worship of the Virgin Mary ... And in the land of Jordan, and blew his first prayer of Jesus to the Father, and many parables, is for the people, as evidenced by the evangelists Matthew and Luke ... Modern tourism, pounding a bottle of murky water of the Jordan, remains in a while is completely transparent. A miracle? Of course. Jordan has woven all the wonders! Peter - a miracle svetaLetom 2007, the world in the official list of the new wonders of the world. The ancient city of Petra, Jordan is one of the seven strongest contenders. Besides the Taj Mahal, the Colosseum and the Great Wall of China. Peter - a fortress carved into the rock, and indeed a miracle of light. Thousands of years ago lived a nomadic people - Nabateans who created all this amazing group of temples and tombs carved in red sandstone. According to legend, was one of the boxes, the treasures of the pharaohs. And because the local Bedouins in recent years, dismissed the grave, in the hope of affecting the shower of gold. Road to Petra from the source, Moses struck the rock with his staff. A walk through the cobbled streets of the city will take several hours (even if you drive a horse or donkey). If you cancel your trip to Petra - sorry. No wonder they say, "Who has not seen Petra, Jordan did not see it." And Peter as the "Pink City". It is in the mountains, which are painted in pink, depending on time of day, dark red, purple or orange ... In the place where once the city has a deep throat. And before the walls of the tombs, grottos, marches to carry remains of ancient columns, palaces ... In an atmosphere so I feel like Indiana Jones! In a desert Jeep dolineIordanskaya moon - not a vacuum, where the sand dunes, but nothing on the horizon. There in the house, a beautiful mountain. Sometimes it may seem fantastic eroded by the winds of the holes, like windows. A natural rock formation in the rocks, sometimes politely, as if the builders have worked here. During a tour of the desert, it is best to go on a jeep. The reserve of Wadi Rum, the romantically named Moonlight Valley, remembers a strange landscape. Find a fantastic range of colors of the stones, sand and sky. During the day you can hiking and posafarit. Closer to sunset in Wadi Rum is more real miracles happen. Residents say the Wadi Rum - the clinic, under the open sky: a couple of nights here, either to cure diseases and prolong life. Who knows, maybe they're right? The strongest impression of the desert, if you stop chasing sensations. To see the sunset here - not just an impression, is a spiritual experience. After a few minutes after the sun disappears, the sky so many stars, even those who knew nothing of the lights of astronomy can understand that, ultimately, the Little Dipper. And the Jordanian desert are dotted with simple locks that were built in ancient times. Along the main street, not walking from Egypt to Babylon, there are two locks on the Crusader: Karak, a huge fortress, prison, which has not been investigated, and Shobak - no less formidable fortress. DekapolisaDekapolis of the city - a group of ten cities in order to protect the southern borders of the Roman Empire from the nomadic tribes. In Jordan, which consisted of Amman, Jerash, Gadara and Pella. Travel usually begins in Amman, Jordan (in antiquity - Philadelphia). This city is called white, but white and red flame. In the houses painted white on red - the roof. Originally built on seven hills like Rome, Amman now has at least ten of the hills. This is a great city with excellent hotels of different categories, bars and nightclubs. Do not forget the gallery of the mosaics, the ancient Greek theater to visit up to six thousand people (in very good condition!) At the foot of the mountain and the castle on the acropolis. Jerash - an ancient city whose history includes more than 6500 years. Its streets and triumphal arches, plazas and fountains, baths and theaters so well preserved that it seems that time machine is invented. In Jerash, please contact the Roman Empire at its peak! Canned Well, the same court, dedicated to the biblical miracle of turning water into wine. In one of the drains can see two fish - a symbol of the Redeemer. Gadara - a city on a hill with stunning views of the Sea of Galilee and the Jordan Valley, famous for its ruins in the ancient theater, the Cathedral, an underground mausoleum, the remains of the Bronze Age. MoreyTem between two lovers of beach holidays in Jordan, where he will be discharged. Of course! At home, you can drive around and down a couple of hours, we only have two Sea - Red Sea and Dead Red with its coral reefs, crystal clear waters, abundant marine life, beautiful beaches every year thousands of visitors in the Jordanian town of Aqaba. (Incidentally, the "Site", on the other side of the border -. Israel Eilat Although the sea seems to be a true Eilat and Aqaba, said in Odessa, two major differences, and, unfortunately, this "difference" not the same. place for Israel.) in Aqaba, perfect service, cleanliness, tranquility and ... cheaper! Aqaba has some of the world's best diving and the Royal Diving Club. Offered for lovers of exotic cruise to the Island Pharaohs of Egypt, where you can enjoy a variety of flora and fauna, and visit the palace of ancient Egypt. The Dead Sea in Jordan is unique! Is about 396 meters below the sea level. Above him, closer to the ozone layer, forming a kind of filter to catch the sun all day without fear of burning. In the Dead Sea to drown because of the higher concentration of salts and minerals. In all wounds or cuts will be more tomorrow. And no, I talk to local sources of heat and healing can: they are just wonderful! The SPA-hotel in the Dead Sea mineral hot springs have a unique opportunity for many diseases, rehabilitation of water, mud, water rich in selenium, etc. What treatment did you buy? Usually expelled from Jordan braided rugs, colored sand bottles in Petra, handicrafts made of olive wood, silver Bedouin jewelry black cosmetics based on local products from the Dead Sea. You can remove dirt and healing (in cellophane bags in a "doll"). But remember - it is very difficult! In zametkuIordaniya - the country is very quiet and peaceful. Surely the streets at all hours of day or night on foot. Night in the mountains or the desert is cold. So bring a sweater does not hurt. Trade (especially in the bazaars). Have fun! While swimming in the Dead Sea is necessary to protect the eye: it is better to wear glasses. Women's clothing is not the beach can be particularly difficult. It is necessary to respect the feelings of local residents. Alcoholic beverages, such as a local (brandy) and abroad are everywhere and at any time, with the exception of the fasting month for Muslims. Taxis in Jordan, the two colors. Yellow - the official, who can be accessed from any hole in the wall, or take the road. White - a private cost, low but usually Arabic-speaking drivers. Car Rental. Issued driver's license accepted in the country the tourist is not less than a year earlier. Pointer on the road - in Arabic and English. Weekend in the Country - Friday and Saturday. Sunday - work. D-pils.lv