Entering Petra from the rear was the plan. We hiked up and down through rough, twisting terrain with switchbacks and narrow ledges, and no guard rails. The hot afternoon sun parched us. In what seemed like forever we finally reached The Monastery. It rose up out of the mountain as we rounded the curve on the trail. This was my first view of Petra. Magnificent!
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Original oil painting on stretched linen. Measured in inches, 20x20. Contemporary shadow box cinnamon cherry frame with black inner lining. Framed profile 2 inches. The finest traditional oil colors have been used to create a durable painting to enjoy for a lifetime.
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Available for purchase. Until 2028, this painting is on loan to the US Department of State's Art in Embassies Program. It is on view at the United Nations Mission in New York City.