Tyres and Teeth
I could not celebrate Costa Rica week here on Taraji Blue withour re-sharing this blog post. First written and shared back in May 2011 it’s a tale of pure stupidity, naivety and sheer determination… and it is one of my…
Marie Knock
Flight of the Navigator
This is a new image, never before shared on the Taraji Blue website. These wee folks remind me of that old 1980’s movie, ‘Flight of the Navigator.’ They are, in fact, tiny thorn bugs from Costa Rica. Whilst relaxing on…
Welcome to Costa Rica
This week, on Taraji Blue, we will be focussing on Costa Rica – sharing some of our favourite memories, photos and experiences. I wanted to kick start the wee with this wee fellow. We spent many a happy hour in…
This land is Lawrence’s (of Arabia)
Standing on top of a rock arch, Alistair captured this vista of Wadi Rum – the land of Lawrence of Arabia. I don’t need to describe it’s beauty – you can see it here. Vast carpets of red sand support…
The ancient pillars of Jerash
These are the ancient pillars of Jerash, reaching out towards the pristine blue skies of Jordan. The ancient site is now the second most popular tourist attraction in Jordan (after Petra). It’s a welcoming but immense place. As a visitor…
The winding walk and waterways of Wadi Mujib
This is Wadi Mujib. A beautiful valley that twists and turns – offering drivers, walkers and extreme sports enthusiasts a new vista at every turn. It is a truly wonderful canyon to explore. The many high viewpoints provide not only…
Exploring the dungeons of Castle Karak, Jordan
Whilst travelling through Jordan we stopped off to explore Karak Castle. Positioned high on the hill, the castle not only offers lovely views over the town and valley below, but it is also a great ruin in which to explore.…
Exploring the desert of Wadi Rum
To stand alone and enjoy the silence and vistas of Wadi Rum is a true privilege. We spent one night in the desert ,camping with Bedouins and made the most of the opportunity to explore the surrounding area. Illuminated only…
Petra by candlelight
Continuing our focus on Jordan this week, I wanted to share with you this image of The Treasury at night. We’d timed our trip to ensure that we could attend the moonlit walk through the Siq to the Treasury, and…
Our very own Indiana Jones experience
This week, at Taraji Blue, we focus on the incredible country of Jordan. We will share our favourite photos and experiences here on the Taraji Blue blog. I wanted to kick start with this iconic image of Petra as glimpsed…