Today we were able to visit the ancient city of Petra where parts of Indiana Jones and the Holy Grail was filmed. It is so beautiful and the intricate designs carved into the rocks are astounding. Before this trip, I have ridden an elephant and a camel, but I have never been able to ride a horse. Well, this life-long goal was finally fulfilled as I rode an Appaloosa into Petra.
Eighty percent of the city of Petra is still underground, but what has been discovered is amazing. There is a water trench carved into the rock that spans the entire city. Water and earthquakes have allowed the mountains to separate and create a pathway. The main sights throughout all of Petra include carvings, tombs, and theatres. The Treasury is the most famous building in Petra and it is a grand structure that was either a house of worship or a tomb. It is made out of stone that is pinkish in color and also has tall columns and elaborate designs. I felt so small looking up at this structure that was built thousands of years ago.
After exploring this magnificent city I stopped in a small theatre to read and spend some time in solitude. It was so relaxing and just what I needed since we are not able to have very much alone time in a group of 30 people living in such small quarters. We had class and this exact location where we studied Arabic and a novel that we have been reading. What a blessing it has been to have class in such epic places and know that the world is our classroom.
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