Thursday, June 26, 2008



As a lone traveller, what do you do when you see a sign that says "Warning! You are now leaving the main tourist area. It is advised that you proceed with a guide-led group or at least with one other person."? I chose to continue. After all, the place I was looking for was a mere 5 km off the edge of my guidebook map. Surprisingly, I didn´t see another tourist out there that day. A winding path led up to the summit of Jebel Haroun, built to honor Aaron/Haroun, Moses´s brother who was buried in this area. He is a significant Old Testament figure for Islamic, Christian and Jewish peoples alike. The panoramic views from the top of the shrine are by far the best in the area.

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