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I'll add a few to supplement the above. This is what you see after the hike up 800 steps after lunch - the Monastery at Petra: And a wider shot from Jerash. In our group, about 20 went to Jerash… (View Post)

Virginia_Travelers - seems we've been following each other around. This one is in my future, too :-) (View Post)

Sealord - True, you have to give your passport to various individuals tasked with using the information. Similarly, you give your credit card to a waiter; and you provide your SSN to the IRS, insuran… (View Post)

If you are interested in this subject, google "jews of kaifeng." It's another area of China where Jews migrated to, from the Middle East, back around the 11th century. (View Post)

We did it just almost a year ago. Used a tour company recommended and arranged by the hotel's concierge. I don't recall its name, but it was 400 USD for 3 people (private tour). Do a search… (View Post)