We had a much needed rest day from cycling although it we still seemed to end up feeling dead tired after walking around the Rose City and up mount Jebel Harin. The approach to Petra is atmospheric, through a deep narrow cleft through the rocks which culminates in a glimpse of the famous Treasury through the Siq which is particularly narrow.
The Treasury is as fantastic as it looks. It's about 55m high and just stunning. It's the best preserved part of the city as much of the other architecture has weathered.
I didn't realise just how big the city is. The Romans used it for a while and added an amphitheatre and various other things. The rock itself is amazing - it's highly patterned and coloured:
We had an effortful trek up Jebel Harin (1396m) as it was so hot. However, it was worth climbing 1,000 steps to see the monastery and views over Wadi Araba.
We were glad to get back to the hotel in the evening as we were dead on our feet. For some strange reason it had felt like much harder work than cycling and the first beer didn't even touch the sides!
We were very touched that the group had put some money together to buy us a bottle of fizz and a card to congratulate us on our honeymoon. It brought a tear to my eye (which will be no suprise to those of you who witnessed me crying all the way through my wedding!) and we would like to thank everyone again for their kindness.
