Skip them? Don’t be shirty (as Major would say)! Major Garrett started posting his photos of the Petra, Jordan, trip yesterday.
Can't make it up. Indiana Jones-themed gift shop, feet from the Petra gate. pic.twitter.com/sQUFoQFxlh
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 23, 2013
At the edge of Petra, Jordanian security patrol roofs in anticipation of POTUS visit pic.twitter.com/P0vemaeBvE
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 23, 2013
Other journos joined in; They were there awaiting President Obama’s tour.
The media's mule motorcade in #Petra — pool pic from @Majchrowitz pic.twitter.com/7KPEguBB58
— Ed Henry (@edhenry) March 23, 2013
Petra is one of 28 places to see before you die, per Smithsonian magazine http://t.co/ToSnYipTBe
— Ed Henry (@edhenry) March 23, 2013
If u ever wanted to be on an Indiana Jones set then come to Petra pic.twitter.com/rdWVrOtoVP
— Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) March 23, 2013
Archaeologists estimate only 2% of ancient Petra has been excavated. pic.twitter.com/1IfgDX2JYo
— Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) March 23, 2013
Photo of Petra from NBC News cameraman RT @newmediajim Hello from Petra! http://t.co/i4MGr387mh
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 23, 2013
President Obama starting a tour of historic Petra in Jordan
— Ed Henry (@edhenry) March 23, 2013
Obama ends Mideast tour with visit to Petra http://t.co/DZI7QpUJ1Q by @jordyyager @TheHillGlobal
— The Hill (@thehill) March 23, 2013
#Obama in #Petra pic.twitter.com/RCwXGgN9je
— Adi Khair (@AdiKhair) March 23, 2013
President Obama ends Middle East trip with tour of Jordan’s fabled ancient city, Petra – 3 #Spectacular pic.twitter.com/IK3cwD7ngs
— Rico! ? (@kijanafulani) March 23, 2013
Major’s photos were a hit: The power of Twitter lets us all tour Petra with him.
https://twitter.com/mikebonfanti/status/315816343804989440
https://twitter.com/LibertyCzarina/status/315811921775456258
First of 16 Blackberry pics of Petra. Will post Nikon photos later. pic.twitter.com/xxCZcH1Ssd
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 23, 2013
Promised, and delivered. This morning, he took to Twitter to post his amazing Nikon shots.
We begin our trek at the edge of #Petra pic.twitter.com/BEO81ExYsH
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
There were many Jordanian assistants on the trail, which was spotless for POTUS visit (which was just after ours) pic.twitter.com/6OnETo3hu7
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
The first set of Nabatean dwellings in #Petra pic.twitter.com/r0U9eeFmQL
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
At the edge of the Siq, the narrow entrance to #Petra pic.twitter.com/3mlk7Gk1yQ
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
We make our way into the Siq #Petra pic.twitter.com/TXVONrfOK1
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
Rock shadings in the Siq #Petra pic.twitter.com/bVo927mb4Z
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
Colors in the Siq #Petra pic.twitter.com/shkzIF6pKk
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
Sunlight at the top of the Siq. #Petra pic.twitter.com/HvGuWAIiEj
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
The narrow Siq #Petra pic.twitter.com/KxvDKD3LcP
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
Part of a mausoleum #Petra pic.twitter.com/JPuMzB8RYv
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
A large stone that fell from above, converted to a tomb #Petra pic.twitter.com/MJ8k7W249Z
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
Cliff colors and dwellings #Petra pic.twitter.com/BgMs3q1JbC
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
The Nabateans were among the first to create a public water system. These "pipes" carried water to cisterns pic.twitter.com/TUeUqe0jpH
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
Cliffs near the Treasury #Petra pic.twitter.com/45CZikUYnI
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
Treasury #Petra pic.twitter.com/JBZlECcvnk
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
Top of Treasury #Petra pic.twitter.com/wCW2Y5LhNf
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
Dwellings #Petra pic.twitter.com/kzbBu2y89Z
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
More dwellings, with shadow #Petra pic.twitter.com/3XU94Q4UBl
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
Ampitheater with Jordanian guards, not docents pic.twitter.com/E2dzSeOBjJ
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
A new friend on the trail #Petra pic.twitter.com/ZYjpb7nVSG
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
Mosaic tiles on floor of Byzantine church excavated by Brown University. With shadows. #Petra pic.twitter.com/ZWRbkt1vQh
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
More mosaic tiles from Byzantine church #Petra pic.twitter.com/70Xam5ampd
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
Part if city that included public baths and pool. Hadrian was here. #Petra pic.twitter.com/WFMfNpZRwZ
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
Last of #Petra. Thanks for hiking with me. pic.twitter.com/C3GxMBLy7h
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
Gorgeous shots. Thank you for taking us along on your trip, Major Garrett!
@MajorCBS Great pics Major. Thanks for posting.
— Brit Hume (@brithume) March 24, 2013
There was a request. Yours truly. pic.twitter.com/9Sw5iTRqWO
— Major Garrett (@MajorCBS) March 24, 2013
Nice.
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