Hello All,
I was in Jordan in September 2010. Most beautiful place with lots of walking and sand. I took those walking sandals which went everywhere. Petra is a long walk through the Siq, do not forget to look up and see the elephant- a rock formation. You do have time to climb to the monastery, I decided to have my first camel ride instead.
The Dead Sea was at 42 degrees, a different kind of heat, still burnt though. A wide floppy hat, shawl for your head and shoulders for the mosques and plenty of sun lotion.
Have a wonderful time, I loved it.
Jan