Aqaba/Wadi Rum

I had a great night of fellowship with a former classmate, meeting his wife and kids and hearing about their work here. I rested all day yesterday and feel much better. A bunch of our team have had stomach pain, I'm now told, I was just the first. So it must've been something we ate. I'm glad to have that behind me! Here's the plan now:

Aqaba We have a free morning taking in the warm atmosphere of Jordan’s playground on the Red Sea. Aqaba is a year-round resort with some of the best coral reefs in the world, providing many options for water sports enthusiasts or those seeking a relaxing sunbathing experience.

Wadi Rum On the agenda for the afternoon is a departure for the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, which T.E. Lawrence described as “vast, echoing and God-like.” After a brief stop at the Visitor’s Center, we get to venture off the beaten path in a four-wheel tour of the desert. (Think: Dust!) We hope to take in a glorious sunset.