Walking into Petra is like a child walking into a candy store. And if you turn right at the entrance gate, you actually will be in a candy store. By continuing forward the local beduin will offer a a horse ride to the siq opening, and for a few extra Dinar he will include the use of the saddle. Once the treasury comes into view, tourists are presented with a wonderful view to the left of a postcard stand, and beyond it lies the treasury - typically littered with lingering tourists. A hint: Shout "bomb", and the area is free for approximately 5 minutes before tourists begin to return - ample time to use the camera. However if this method is used twice the minimum punishment is purchasing a book of Petra postcard at a marked up price of 10 Dinar. The other punishment is to have an extreamely expensive coffee at "Cleopetra" - the most popular drinks spot in Petra. Sugar is in short supply, so don't be surprised if they use sand instead.
Yes Petra was great. Don't believe a word above, except for... Actually believe some of it, but not all. i have a great time here, and the local people were no where near as desperate to sell things which is contradictory to what I have heard. Great scenery, and a great day.
