I will let Andi post about todays details of the morning stops, no one can do it as well as she can.

We do like our guide he is very knowledgeable and had a good morning visiting the highlights around Amman. I liked Jordan last time I was here but this time it impressed me even more. Extremely friendly people and we did a tour of a nice area and could not believe the number of beautiful homes and villas in Amman.

Another highlight was stopping to see the BLACK IRIS growing wild and blooming right now. You can only see it in a three week period each year and we happen to be here a the right time.

Also a sheep traffic jam (I felt right at home) as we had to wait until the sheep crossed the road. This happens a lot in the country side of New Zealand.

We had a wonderful lunch on the recommedation of our guide. Long 3 hour ride down to Petra and arrived about 6.45 pm. Nice hotel, the Movenpick right at the entrance to Petra. BIG buffet dinner which hit the spot. Tomorrow is the big day - PETRA.