by Dr. John DeLancey | May 17, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jordan Tour
Day 13 – Wednesday, May 17: Drive to Wadi Musa, Petra This morning we drove 3.5 hours to Petra! We stopped along the way once for restrooms and snacks. It was not as hot as yesterday, but still the sun was intense, with highs in the low 90s. For the most part,...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 25, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 7 – Saturday, March 25: Mt. Nebo, Petra Today was another great day here in Jordan. We would drive to Mt. Nebo for our first stop before the longer drive to Petra. This morning we woke up to a few showers in the air, but they tapered off after about...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 12, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jordan
Day 12 – Saturday, November 12: Petra, Wadi Rum Today was an incredible day, with two spectacular sites highlighting the beauty of God’s creation. Petra and Wadi Rum are two of the highlights within Jordan. The weather was perfect too, with clear sunny skies, and...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 11, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jordan
Day 11 – Friday, November 11: Allenby Bridge, Mt. Nebo, Machearus, Petra Today was a transitional day. Those in the group who did not choose the Jordan optional tour flew home either today or tonight while 23 of us crossed the border into Jordan. Following breakfast...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 31, 2022 | Jordan Tour
Day 12 – Thursday, March 31: Wadi Rum, Petra Today we awakened to the beautiful red sandstone desert of Wadi Rum. The day would be tiring but filled with turn after turn of ”wow” and “awe” moments. Here in southern Jordan, the sun was strong, with highs in the 70s....
