Sunset - heading south from AmmanBeauty is universal.
We saw it in the stars over Wadi Rum in Jordan.
About 3:30 am my tent-mate and I, returning from the ladies’ room, paused to look up, and stood there in awe for perhaps 20 minutes. (And yes! Even in the Bedouin's desert there are now tourist comfort facilities.)
We saw it in the stars over Wadi Rum in Jordan.
About 3:30 am my tent-mate and I, returning from the ladies’ room, paused to look up, and stood there in awe for perhaps 20 minutes. (And yes! Even in the Bedouin's desert there are now tourist comfort facilities.)
Planting our feet in the sand, we gazed up to find the good old Big Dipper, Orion’s belt we think, although it seemed early in the season for the great hunter; and Cassiopia’s Chair. These Mid-East constellations are the same ones I grew up with in Palos Heights, Illinois. Isn't that something to think about!
Reluctantly we gave up counting the infrequent shooting stars as the desert chill drove us into our little tent.
There were dramatic daytime thrills of beauty as well.
Here is another:
Light challenging darknessAnd my prayer for the people of Jordan -- that the silver lining be a promise of education, peace, and prosperity for all the country. And why not now?
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