Day 9 - Wadi Rum, Jordan

After breakfast, we were on an excursion to Wadi Rum. The tour started with a short tour of Aqaba, the only port in Jordan, with its history dating back to 4,000 BC. We continued up the mountains and into the protected desert of Wadi Rum with mountains of sandstone, rock caves and steep canyons. We stopped at Wadi Rum Station, where vintage train from the ore track was on display. After a short stop with a nice view of Wadi Rum, we drove to Captain's Desert Camp, a collection of Bedouin tents located in the middle of the desert. Here we were served lunch consisting of grilled lamb and chicken, lots of salads, fried rice, bread, tea and cakes. We saw several Bedouin cities and flocks of camels. Was back on the ship at 15. 
Tonight we got tuna carpaccio for starters - we ordered saltimbocca but were served a dish with pork - the chef discovered the mistake and promised us saltimbocca the day after - Key Lime Pie for dessert.

Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum

Bedouin City

Bedouin City

Bedouin City

Baking the bread

Lunch in the Bedouin tent

The lunch