Yesterday we exited Saudi Arabia. Then we were stuck in no man’s land for 3 or 4 hours waiting on paper work. I guess it came by camel caravan. We drove to Suncity Camp, the original desert camp in Wadi Rum.
The dining room
It got pretty chilly in the evening.
We did a sightseeing jeep ride.
Uphill in loose sand
Sand drifts in the wind almost like snow.
The erosion patterns are quite varied and interesting.
Sand ripples
Our hotel room
We did a balloon ride in Wadi Rum.
We ended the Exodus study on Mount Nebo. It was here that Balaam looked at Israel in the plains of Moab. He prophesied of a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre out of Israel.
From here Moses could view the Promised Land. Like Moses, we didn’t go into the Land. That will be another trip.
I’m dreaming of organizing an Arabian Exodus Study Trip for Passover 2027. We would need 22 to 25 participants. We’d fly into Saudi Arabia and spend three days visiting the Exodus sites and learning about the different wildernesses. We’d cross into Jordan, continue in the wilderness, wrap up with Jerash and the Amman Citadel, then fly home from Amman. Let me know if you’re interested. It would cost somewhat more than an Israel study trip.
We do have a few openings for our Israel Study Trip this fall. This is a great time to visit the Middle East. The sites are not crowded, the people are very happy to see visitors. It is very safe.
The dates are October 23 to November 4.
Traveling home, we flew Lufthansa from Amman to Frankfurt, Germany.