I did the Jordan tour last month, and it was fabulous. Don't worry at all about the problems in Syria, we saw no sign of any trouble at all in Jordan. In fact, they were all so pleased that we had come, their tourist industry has pretty well collapsed because of the troubles. We were just about the only tour party in the country, which was lovely for us, but I felt so sorry for the people. They said they would normally have 3000 visitors a day at Jerash, we had the place to ourselves. There were more people at Petra, of course, but even there it wasn't crowded..

There really weren't any highlights, every place we visited had the wow factor - and of course we got photos without crowds of people.

I agree, 200 dinar is about right, and take clothes for extreme heat, it was 42 degrees when we were there. Head coverings vital, our Bedouin local guide wrapped our scarves into the proper head coverings for us, they are amazingly comfortable.

You'll have a wonderful time, so try not to be nervous.

So glad that you had a great time in Jordan. Really is spectacular isn't it?

Not long now till you go Mary-you must be getting excited :)

Jan.

Hi Mary

All your nerves will disappear as soon as you reach the airport and meet up with your fellow travellers. Think of all the excitment and the great adventure waiting for you?! Have a wonderful time.

Jaya

Thank-you Jaya! .... A month today!!

Hi MaryDee, welcome from me too.

I did the Jordan tour last month, and it was fabulous. Don't worry at all about the problems in Syria, we saw no sign of any trouble at all in Jordan. In fact, they were all so pleased that we had come, their tourist industry has pretty well collapsed because of the troubles. We were just about the only tour party in the country, which was lovely for us, but I felt so sorry for the people. They said they would normally have 3000 visitors a day at Jerash, we had the place to ourselves. There were more people at Petra, of course, but even there it wasn't crowded..

There really weren't any highlights, every place we visited had the wow factor - and of course we got photos without crowds of people.

I agree, 200 dinar is about right, and take clothes for extreme heat, it was 42 degrees when we were there. Head coverings vital, our Bedouin local guide wrapped our scarves into the proper head coverings for us, they are amazingly comfortable.

You'll have a wonderful time, so try not to be nervous.

Dear Skye

My flight takes off a month to day/date ... so getting quite excited now and all your information is really useful and helpful. Can hardly believe that this is happening!

Thanks to all you helpful people!

Mary D(ee)

Hello Skye,

So glad that you had a great time in Jordan. Really is spectacular isn't it?

Not long now till you go Mary-you must be getting excited :)

Jan.

Yes indeed! sat on the sand dunes near Horsey today, thinking .... the next lot of sand I meet will be a good deal drier!! Though from what Skye says ... maybe not much more crowded?

Bw

MaryD(ee)

Travel documents and luggage labels have just arrived!

I'm really going to be going!!

:(

Now the nerves are going to kick in.

Hoping to hear from fellow travellers?

Mary D(ee)

Mary D(ee)

I am sure you will meet some of your fellow travellers at the airport. Just look out for Just You luggage tags! Have a wonderful holiday.

Jaya

Jan.