Yesterday we had our closeout meeting with Director Dr. Emad, PAP’s Operations Chief Hani ad Special Uses Coordinator Ta’lal. We were grateful to all for our time spent at Petra, and especially for our adventures with the many Park Rangers we assumed duties with the past 8-weeks. Subjects we discussed with the management staff included: Management experiences in the Park and enforcement of laws issues; Directional Signage; Barricades for Caves (OBL wasn’t there after all); Restroom/Water closet and Ranger Kiosk/Visitor Information signage; Child Vendors; Vendor Shops; Donkey Management; Backcountry/Remote Area Water Closets; Animal health (horses, donkeys & camels); . Master Plan Review, technical equipment donated by US Dpt. of Interior’s Int’l Technical Assistance Program, and Park Ranger Uniforms (very important for them to have a distinct visible presence).
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| l to r: Phil, Bruce & Bill |
After that we went on our final patrol (…for this trip… we’ll be back in October… inshallah). We’ve met so many genuinely generous folks and friends here it was impossible to contribute to the local economy as Meme & I were showered with gifts that we tried to purchase. Beautiful Place… Beautiful People…
For dinner we went to Ranger Atef’s home in Umm Sayhoun where we met his wife 1-year old daughter and some of the extended family. They treated us to a feast of “Upside Down” that has rice & veggies topped with chicken. Very yummy.
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| and the winner is? |
BTW- heard from a good contact that it wasn't H&HRH that we talked with on Sunday, as they aren't here yet; but will be in Wadi Rum & Petra soon... Thanks Will... Here are some other placs to check-out: http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/escape/15-unusual-places-spend-night-213174?hpt=Sbin
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