Jordan

 Jordan 

We crossed into Jordan at midday. We were the only vehicle crossing all the time that we wer at the border. It as super fast getting out of Saudi Arabia. Jordan took a little longer. After spending weekd in dry countries, we spent more time in the duty free at the border than we did getting checked into Jordan. 

Marianna took a little longer as she had to be searched and insurance bought. Whilst that was happening, we changed money at the border, bought new SIM cards and hooked up to the local internet to rrsearch what we would do next for our two days in Aqaba.

The place was deserted, a result of hostilities across the border although we were miles away from the heavy action in Israel and th Gaza Strip and Lebanon and the recent events in Syria. The main beachfront road at midday was empty.

The beaches were empty. At least there were no crowds which I dislike. Also anything we wanted to book was available. Providers wer falling over themselves to sell us something.

I went diving on some of the fantastic reefs and shipwrecks just off shore.