Today, we embark on a journey to the Dead Sea, which proudly sits at the lowest point on earth. As we venture forth, we shall indulge in the pleasures of swimming, floating, and partaking in a luxurious mud bath – truly a day of leisure awaits us.
Ah, let us delve into the tales of Sodom and Gomorrah, cities infamous for their dramatic and enduring presence in the Old Testament. Picture the scene as Lot and his kin hastily flee the blazing city of Sodium. Alas, Lot’s wife, in an act of defiance, cast an ill-fated glance back and was swiftly transformed into a pillar of salt as punishment for her disobedience.
But fear not, for amidst the chaos, Lot’s two daughters emerged unscathed and sought refuge in the sanctuary of Lot’s cave, nestled near the quaint town of Zoar in modern-day Safi. Legend has it that from the loins of these daughters, sons were born, whose descendants would go on to form the mighty Ammonite and Moabite peoples. Their kingdoms flourished in what we now know as central Jordan.
As the sun sets on this riveting chapter, we find ourselves standing upon a hillside overlooking the town of Zoar, where Byzantine Christians once erected a divine church and monastery in honor of Saint Lot, immortalizing his tale for generations to come.
But our journey doesn’t end here, for we now set our sights on the enchanting city of Petra, where mystery and wonder await us under the cloak of night. Join me as we continue our expedition into the heart of history and myth. Onward to Petra, our next destination for the night.