Jordan.

The Kingdom of Jordan, right in the middle of Middle Eastern conflicts of the XX and XXI centuries, has managed to remain relatively peaceful. It borders Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel and Palestine...

This trip was overdue. First itinerary was plotted in 2001 or so. It was then a different plan, as Lebanon and Syria were included.

Well, mid 2012 did not allow for travels to Syria. So, it was Jordan only this time round. Starting with Petra.