As we feared problems with the ferry to Jordan, they were not necessary because we had assistance from lovely people and a very cooperative tourist policeman, who, according to Ed, really deserved bakshees, but refused. Well, the intention is there. But of course it does take a full day to get the tickets, pay tax, remove number plates etc. In the meantime Helma and the boys did some homework. Once the ferry arrived we saw so many overloaded cars, and we thought we were heavy!
The trip to Jordan was swift, only 1 and 1/2 hour, so we were in the fast ferry. No one was able to tell us this fact, but of course we did not complain. It was a much better trip than the Wadi Halfa- Aswan ferry.
In Jordan everything went smooth. They even scanned our cars. OK, it took some time to finish all the formalities, but at 5.30 pm we realized we did not have to spend a night at Aqaba so we rushed to Wadi Mousa to visit Petra. At the port we saw long queues, because also in the Middle east it is summer holiday. So many cars who wanted to cross the red Sea to Egypt. We were sure they all had to wait a long time and we were so happy that we drove in the opposite direction.
Jordan, quiet, clean, expensive compared to Egypt, friendly, no hassling. Jordan was and still is a wonderful experience.
1 comment:
Ha die Evert,
Was het huiswerk maken zo vervelend?
Er is weer post van jullie nieuwe school gekomen.
Zal het papa en mama wel mailen.
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