Thursday, April 9
We had some serious teaching sessions in this Bedouin style tent. We’re in Edom. From faithful Abraham to paganism happened in three generations. Correcting character flaws in children is much easier when done early.
Break time in the camel ride
Some baby camels went along
The locals are helpful in making it easy to get to the monastery. Riding a mule saves wear and tear on your knees. It is more than 800 steps to climb and then come back down.
I felt like Balaam when he crushed my foot against a wall. But most of the ride was enjoyable.
A fellow traveler said I look like a circuit riding preacher in this pic. 😀
On the King’s Highway looking down on Petra. Notice the canyon.
Mount Hor on the edge of Edom
Entering the 1.2 kilometer long Siq (canyon).
Partial sculpture of a man and camel.
Exiting the Siq
The Treasury
Our tour group
Roman theater
This was used as a church in Byzantine times.
This is a church building
Mosaic floor