This morning, we visited what is known as "Little Petra". 
Lots of rock climbing gave us a real appreciation for the baby goats climbing the mountains. They were absolutely fearless.
We drove through Tafila—the men of Tafila are the butt of Jordanian jokes (their version of "Polack" jokes). It was also the home of the 1996 bread riots.
We got to Shobak (Shoubak) Castle, another castle in the great chain of Crusader fortresses which stretches across Jordan. We bought a Bedouin “Mr. Coffee” from the guys outside the castle. One of them was born in the castle.
Then, it was off to Karak Castle. Built in the 12th century -with its location midway between Shobak and Jerusalem, Karak formed part of a great line of Crusader castles stretching from Aqaba to Turkey.We got a local guide and saw where Reynald of Chatillion threw his prisoners out of the castle window. To make sure they stayed conscious until they hit the ground, he put a wooden box around their head.
Our driver quote: “Michael Jackson was a poor black boy…now he’s a rich white woman”.
We had lunch at the resthouse in Karak… more humus and beer.
It was late afternoon and we headed to Mt Nebo. Most of the day had been rainy and cold. On the approach to Mt Nebo - known as Pisgah in the Bible) (where the Bible says Moses lived out his remaining days and viewed the Promised Land ), the sky cleared and we saw the most glorious sunset of our life. Outside the building is an enigmatic Serpentine Cross. The figure represents the bronze serpent taken up by Moses in the desert, as well as the cross upon which Jesus was crucified
It looked like gold pouring from the sun filling the skies. Eerie...
We had time for more touring and headed to Madaba and the Church of St George. The Church was built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. It's know for the famous mosaic with the oldest existing map of Palestine.
That night, we stayed in Amman at the Philadelphia Hotel and had yet another buffet.
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