Immediately a day after arriving in Amman, I traveled for three hours to the ancient city of Petra with a newfound Japanese friend, Taesin Kim. I met him at the hostel in Amman. We had a separate accommodation. After checking in at my hotel in Petra I met American Mark Soni staying in the same hotel. We went together to main archeological site in Petra. It was drizzling that time when we started to trek the area. We walked through a narrow passage called Siq or the shaft and we were so amazed with the beautiful sceneries. At the end of the gorge is an elaborate ruin known as the Treasury. It was breathtaking. Incredible. I took many pictures of it.

Petra is one of the Seven Wonders of the World built in 1200 BC. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985 describing it as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage." This is where Jordan originated from the domain of the kingdom of the Nabateans, the ancient Semitic people. It is considered rose-red city because of the red rock cut architecture that are seen all over the place. This is also made of water conduit system that controls the frequent flash floods which I had witnessed during my visit. This system has helped in storing water for prolonged period of drought seasons.
On the following day, we went back and walked again. We saw the massive theater after the Treasury. Another ruin as equally beautiful like the Treasury is the Monastery. We took tea to drink in the store infront of it. We took time to enjoy the amazing sight until we resume walking. We saw some Bedouins who offered us to ride in a donkey. I was hesitant but when Mark approved of it then I joined him and rented another donkey for 5 JOD. I was amazed to ride with it because it can step up the ladder and even walk in the ridges.
