Nov 11: As we made our drive towards Eilat, we stopped at Timna Park where we visited a replica of the biblical Tabernacle and then went to a resort where we filled small plastic bottles with colored sand (white, yellow, red, and black). We also got to see King Solomon’s Pillars and an amazing sunset. In southern Israel, we stayed in Eilat, at Isrotel Agamim. This resort hotel has a big pool consisting of a U-shaped river that connects to the main pool area – like a river feeding into a lake. The rooms on the first floor all have balconies that have direct access into the pool.
Nov 12: Today we crossed the border into Jordan for a daytrip. We did a 2 hour bus ride to the ancient city of Petra, one of the “New Seven Wonders of the World”. Much of Jordan is desert and there is not a whole lot to see outside of the Petra. The Petra combines human creation with the natural beauty of the mountains. The entrance to Petra was through the Siq, a winding trail through the valley and between the mountains. I liked the elephant carvings along the Siq. At the end of the Siq, we saw the Treasury, amphitheater, many tombs, and Roman market road.
Nov 13: We started with a cruise along the Red Sea. When boat parked, we could see Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel. Some of us did snorkeling but all we could see is the blue water. We enjoyed a bar-b-q lunch before cruising back to Eilat. After the cruise we visited a stone factory and we saw a demo where an employee cut and shines stones to use in making jewelry.
South Israel and Jordan pictures
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