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Where is Petra?

The Treasury, Petra

Petra is an amazing Nabataean archaeological site located south of the capital Amman, in the area known as Wadi Musa. Petra was the capital of the Nabataean civilisation during the 6th century and was registered on the UNESCO world heritage list during 1985.

Petra is a truly amazing place. From my own experience and knowing little about it on arrival, it was my own ‘discovery’. I had no preconceived expectations. I was in awe at what lay before me after reaching the end of the narrow Siq (a narrow gorge, more than 1 kilometre in length and flanked on either side by soaring, 80 metres high red cliffs).

Diary extract – 23 May, 1989
“…started out at 7.30am for the walk from the hotel to Petra. The temperature at that hour was very pleasant. There were a number of horses and donkey’s for the tourists to ride on but we decided to walk to the site of Petra. Part of the way we walked with local girls heading off to school. They were all covered and very curious about our presence at that hour. We began the walk through the mile long Siq, past the most vivid of colours in the gorge walls. The first glimpse of the Treasury as you approached the final leg of the Siq was truly breathtaking. From the Treasury we went up to the Place of Sacrifice. This was a silent, peaceful spot with fabulous views across all of Petra. I could have sat there all day and just gazed at the beauty of the rock colours and distant temples…”

Petra became even more well known in 1989 when Steven Spielberg’s movie, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was released. The Treasury, together with many other archaeological delights that are carved into the red stone of the area and are very well preserved and warranted the archaeological site being chosen in July 2007 as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. There are a number of walks throughout the archaeological park and it is advised, to see the park thoroughly, at least 2 days is recommended.

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One Great Reason to Visit Petra

One great reason to visit Petra the ‘Rose Red City’ is to experience the trek up the Siq to take that first peek at the glorious Treasury building.

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Travel SMART – Set Goals and Plan

To achieve the travel you desire you must set yourself goals. The goals need to be achievable. A goal, in order to be effective and drive people towards it, should have the following characteristics. The goal should be Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Time-constrained. In other words, it must be a SMART goal.

Be a SMART Traveller

1. Specific

The travel goal(s) should be specific. Detail is what matters. Avoid generalisations; get to the point and crux of the matter. Specify your immediate travel desires. Then plan to go after it. For example, take that tropical island, dream destination holiday: “I have always wanted to…” seems a little general when compared with “I will travel, with my family to Fiji for a holiday of two weeks within the next six months”.

 2. Measurable

The SMART travel goal must be measurable. This goes along with being specific. A goal defined specifically might already be measurable. The above mentioned goal stated intention, involved parties, location, purpose and a timeframe – all measurable elements. A measurable travel goal, like going to Fiji, with a family of four, including two children under the age of five, within the next six months helps you identify, plan, execute and track more efficiently and increase your odds of actually making it there! Considering the logistics in this fashion, makes it that more realistic to enable your family to take the planned trip of a lifetime, as opposed to just dreaming about it!

3. Action-Oriented

A SMART goal must also be action oriented. It cannot merely be stated. You must relate the goal to doing something, to indicate what needs to be done. An action verb will indicate what needs to be accomplished. “I will travel” is a good example of an action statement, stated intent and implies preparation and planning, will and persistence.

4. Realistic

For any goal to be motivational and get you committed to reaching it, it must be realistic. When a goal is not realistic and the person does not really believe it can be reached, then the commitment is lacking and the effort will not be there to permit the goal to be realised.

Choosing realistic goals are based on your present status. What jumps to mind right away, is whether and how you can afford it and make it happen!

5. Time-Constrained

In order for a goal to move people towards it, it must be time-constrained. A timeline needs to be associated with it. It will entice people to move towards the goal. The timeline set, will be based on the goal itself and the present status. Six months is stated here as a realistic timeline, leaving enough time to save, plan, book and take your well-deserved holiday to Fiji, OR anywhere else YOU have chosen to go!

The acronym below summarises the advantages of planned, goal driven travel for your inference and reflection:

S – Smart, well informed and structured
M – Memorable, kilometers
A – Advantage
R – Rigorous and regular
T – Thorough