Drive from the Dead Sea to Petra, Jordan

By Paul Bryers

Following our encounter with the Dead Sea’s saltiness, we proceeded southward along the shoreline and then southeast, traversing the hills to reach Petra.

The Dead Sea eventually gave way to the border with Israel, marked by barbed wire, watchtowers, and border guards on both sides.

En route, we caught sight of Lot and her children, famously turned into pillars of salt.

As we ventured into the hills, the road narrowed significantly, becoming very windy and steep. Nevertheless, our bus navigated the route successfully.

Along the way, we encountered goats, camels, dogs, and local residents, primarily Bedouins.

As we made our final approach to Petra, the sun set behind the mountains, casting a warm glow.

Tomorrow, we will explore Petra.