I will upload my NILE photos to SmugMug with a link later on, in the mean time here are a few more photos.

PETRA AND WADI RUM, JORDAN:

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Pat and Ngaire take the buggy ride from the gate at Petra to the Treasury.

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The begining of the canyon.

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The Treasury.

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Camels love bottled water.

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The Crown Plaza for a buffet lunch before our walk to the Monastery.

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It takes 45 to 60 minutes to walk up to the Monastery. The walk can be steep and challenging at times.

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Doug and Andi chose to ride donkeys up to the Monastery.

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The Monastery can not be seen until you round the final corner, it is completely hidden from view. The photo was taken from a plateau in front of the Monastery.