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.
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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