On Christmas day, we visit Wadi Rum, the Wadi made famous by the T. E. Lawrence of Arabia. In a country only 5% Christian, Christmas is not exactly a major holiday but it is nonetheless declared a national holiday. In addition, the hotel buffet for Christmas Eve was definitely a step up from the night before, and our Guide Audi wishes us a Merry Christmas all the while knowing that we are very Jewish.
While touring Wadi Rum on the back of a Toyota pickup, my dad and I try on our Jordanian scarves and explore this very picturesque dessert. We climb sand dunes, share tea with Bedouins, and feast on a traditional lunch before continuing onto Aqaba for a quick tour.
