19th December

This morning we drove to the waddi Rum where Laurence of Arabia lived . We were to experience the serenity. We travelled through the dessert  in the open back of Toyota land cruisers It was cold,  bumpy and unpleasant.  We eventually sat in with the driver but were still cold. It is very touristy with desert camps , ballooning , rock climbing etc.We were in Waddi Rum national park which is world heritage  listed. The Jordanians are lovely people who all speak English. Jordan is quiet, clean and organised. It seems very safe. No police or security needed. We ate some delicious dates straight off the palm trees. Also delicious biscuits with glazed roasted sesame seeds on top. Yum. Love Mum.