Bedouin Cowboys Of The Jordan Desert
Bedouin Cowboys Of The Jordan Desert are traditional and filled with fortitude. These Bedouin Cowboys, like the American Cowboy, have learned how to endure in the harshest conditions. They have no time for the movies, they are busy living in the desert. While many live in Rum Village, where electricity and internet are fully available, the traditional nomadic cowboy of the desert has none of those perks. To him, this beautiful red sand desert is his home. It is where he hangs his hat.
The only thing that moves fast in the desert, are the Bedouin Cowboys. Visitors are awestruck and silent by the magnificent ruins of Petra. The cowboys come from no where and go rushing past. They travel through the deep sand with ease. This is another day in the life of the nomadic cowboy. There is another mountain to climb. Life is harsh here in the desert.
The only “modern” convenience that you quickly see among these Bedouin Cowboys are their old jeeps. When you are in Rum Village the jeeps you see are newer and nicer in looks. But the charm of the old clunky jeep, with peeling paint is not disputable. The engines purr in this harsh desert, the sand blows, and the jeep weathers. There is no garage for the jeep. It sits among the goat-haired tents with the horses. It has become part of the nomadic lifestyle.
The Bedouin Cowboys are captivating, humorous, interesting and polite. They greet you with a smile a mile long. When at rest, the are friendly and try to carry on conversations in English. When their break is over, however, they mount their horses and they are off. Survival is a full-time job!
The Wadi Rum Desert looks and feels like another planet. There is nothing to compare it with on earth. The beautiful red sand is astounding! But it is not long before you realize its other side. To live in the Jordan Desert, is to be able to master the elements. You haul your own water and make a fire to heat it for tea. There is no faucet in the tent. Those beautiful horses have to be cared for. They are magnificent animals. They ride through the deserts with such ease. They are the partners of the Bedouin Cowboy.
The Bedouin Cowboy calls their goat-haired tent in the desert home. Surprisingly, these tents seem cool and comfortable. They are open, with goat-hair hides for roof and walls. They are portable, which is a must for a nomadic people. Life in the desert is peaceful and calm. It has the rhythm of desert life. They rise early, while the desert is cool, resting in the heat of the day. These cowboys are part of the rhythm……the only time they hurry, is on horseback.
As your adventure leads you through the desert, take a few minutes to get to know the horses of the Bedouin cowboys. These beautiful mares with their wisps of mane are beautiful. Their eyes are soulful. They look right at you, making eye contact for a brief moment. These are the partners of the cowboys of the desert!
If you are looking for unforgettable adventure, look no farther than Jordan. Their deserts are unforgettable, making an imprint on your life. Engage with the Bedouins, they are friendly and comfortable to be with. And last, but not least, explore the hidden city of Petra. It will put a stamp on your soul.
ExploreTraveler has been creating travel articles, books, videos, and podcasts for several years now. It is our intention to bring our older material for others here to enjoy here on Steemit, and to create new material here as well. We invite you to click on our links to the original content, and to also follow us there as well. This was originally published on exploretraveler.com on ,October 4, 2015 :
https://exploretraveler.com/bedouin-cowboys-of-the-jordan-desert
Twitter Page, ExploreTraveler
Facebook Page, ExploreTraveler
"Helping bring the world together one friend at a time. So travel
and discover that the world is full of wonderful people." - ExploreTraveler
We have a travel tip audio book that you can purchase at Audible --> Here
Happy Travels,
ExploreTraveler.com
Great article.
Great post. Gives me the travel bug :)
now i want to travel lol.
Done a 3 day hike in Wadi Rum with 2 local bedouin guides and it was beautiful. It hard to describe the feeling when you are just walking under the sun in these endless landscapes of sand and mountains.
And I can only agree that the bedouins are very friendly and hospitable.
@pieter, I am glad to hear you have also gotten to roam those amazing areas. You are right, there are no works to really express the Wadi Rum.
Thanks
this journey of life is very hard,
they are fighting hard to defend their karajaan.
@jasonmunapasee, there is nothing in the world like the Wadi Rum and the treasures that are found in and near there.
yes, but this is a very hard life struggle.
@exploretraveler, you have not visited my post for a while, if there is time, please look at my post.
Very good friend
Thanks 2safrijals.
nice trip, haha, ty for your post, from kryptonia : ziggy
Thanks @ziggypepper.
Good content of Cowboy..
Their Lifestyle is so awesome for themselves..
They all are spend their life with great struggle by Hot weather,,desert storm and other disadvantages...
They are so brave ..
The desert is their own home..
@upvoted
@lafzaia, yes, it is a hard but rewarding life.
Great article thanks for sharing!
Your welcome @cristinealimasac.
Looks great and my Kryptonia acount is @ianstevenson
Thanks @ianstevenson.
nice kryptonia id @everdope
Thanks @awosode.
Oh wow! What an article! It's beautifully written. Thank you for taking me to The Jordan Dessert and for introducing the Bedouin cowboys. Please keep posting your travels, Sir John. It's very educational. 😊
Your so welcome @gingbabida.
Great post thanks for sharing sir @exploretraveler kryptonia id @duquejunalyn
Your so welcome @duquejunalyn.
great article, I really enjoyed it. Keep it up. @chetachi26
Great article and thanks again for sharing. @grace234
Interesting life story of the Bedouin cowboys! Worth reading! Upvoted, commented and resteemed by rubelyn macion
thanks this great post
que excelente aventura
@omontoya46, kryptonia
Very nice, please follow and vote for me. Thank you.
https://steemit.com/thai/@nattapongph/tourist-attractions-in-thailand-surin-islands-national-park
Nice post
Upvote and resteem
kryptonia @hokkaido
Its really nice to travel.
upvote,resteem
kryptonia @steemizm
What do the Bedouin cowboys eat in the desert? upvoted and resteemed Kryptonia: DeathlyHorror
Nice Article.
Kryptonia ID is reyneilsay
upvote and resteem
kryptonia @vote-transfer
Nice picture and good article. I will love to visit this place
I have the word "nomad" in my profile and that is what I consider myself to be. But these guys put my to shame :)
I'm coming to you from @kryptonia with the same user name. It's Sunday @kryptonia re-steeming day for me and you are a part of that :)
thank you in bringing us in Jordan. Im so excited for your next post, where would it be.
jason21 from kryptonia
Your welcome @luckypower. Thanks for reading.