We decided to see Petra over two days. We had heard that it is huge and we wanted to be able to spend as much time as possible at this amazing site.
This is the modern entrance to the site - filled with tourist shops and lingering guides looking for a tour.
It is about a 1.5K walk from the visitor's center to the entrance to the Sic, which is the high walled entrance into Petra.
Along the walk are beautiful temples. Teddy loved this temple because it is the Temple of Obelix. Teddy loves the Astrix books and Obelix is one of the characters.
We finally made it to the entrance to Petra, called the Sic. It is about 2K from this point to the Treasury.
The walls were beautiful and the rocks so colorful. We went to the site toward the end of the day so there weren't many people on the path with us.
Along the walls of the Sic were these little niches, which are said to have holded statues of the Gods to bless those on the way to Petra.
Making our way toward the Treasury. Ripley was SO not into walking such a long distance.
We loved seeing all of these small caves with stairs leading up to them. We imagined the travelers who must have used them hundreds of years ago for shelter.
Getting closer. Around every turn we hoped for that iconic picture of the Treasury, but it was a really long walk!
Although worn down by the wind, we were able to make out this carving of a traveler pulling a camel behind him. There were several of these carvings, but this one is the best example. Can you see the traveler's robe and two legs?
So close!
My first glimpse of the Treasury. I have been waiting my whole life for this moment and it actually brought me to tears. Silly, I know! But it was such a dream to see something so beautiful!
We found the iconic shot!
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