We purchased beautiful pashminas and other types of scarves that the store clerks wrapped around our heads and we were especially grateful for that warmth when we reached Petra. We spent a wonderful day walking for miles while exploring this fantastical ancient city with its stunning buildings carved directly out of the rose-colored sandstone cliffs. As the day advanced, it became more and more obvious that a winter storm was brewing. Once we saw the outdoor stall vendors covering up their wares and closing up their shops, we hurried back to our van to escape the impending bad weather. It was completely dark by the time we reached the Israeli border, where we were told that it was now snowing in Petra.