The monastery and burning bush, Mass in the bedouin "tent", crossing the Red Sea to Aqaba.The visit to the monastery was disappointing. Honestly we were so tired and it was so crowded that we could not appreciate it. The church seemed dingy but we did see the bush which is said to be the burning bush. There was a charge to see the best icons so we skipped that. Went back to the hotel for a shower -no time to swim in the large pool. To mass in a Bedouin "tent" - actually a tea place beside the road. Greta homily by Fr Brendan and the Bedouin kids were fascinated. To get the boat to delightful looking Aqaba and a very pleasant crossing of the Red Sea in our own boat then coach to Petra. Hotel would not change traveller's cheque or the room so I hit the roof. the room was 40 steps down, no view, phone not plugged in, faults in bathroom, no plug, no kettle (we could have brought our own). I was fed up and told Fr Brendan I did not wish to borrow any more cash. We had a nice dinner but were very tired.
2 comments:
Lovely photos. You must be feeling better to 'gad about the world' again. Think you are brave going to a Muslim country. Didn't you feel threatened by the Islamic Fatwah against all westerners? Seemonly not, as you appeared to enjoy yourselves OK.
I am now on one crutch when outdoors but now have clearance to drive the car again after 3 months, ehich is great.
Regards
Graham
No problems at all - in fact the Palestinians and Bedouins were very welcoming and delighted to see us!
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