We woke up extra early today for the drive to Petra, as well as to beat the heat there. The walking was easy at first, but it got harder as we climbed the 900 steps to reach some of the carvings. Many of us rode mules and horses for the first time to make the climbing easier. Throughout all of the climbing and walking, the wondrous blend of colors we observed on the stones showed us why Petra is currently one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

For most of us, the day seemed long enough; however, after our tour of Petra, we started our trek towards Wadi Rum. Once we arrived there, we took a tour of the desert with pick-up trucks and got to see the mountainsides, as well as the red sand dunes. Once the tour ended, we arrived at our sleeping quarters for the night, pitched tents.

Once it was time to go to sleep, many of us chose to take our mattresses outside and sleep while gazing at the stars. It was definitely a new experience for all of us, and we gained an appreciation for all the simple things we have that we take for granted.

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