Jordan Adventures

One of many unmarked wadi's emptying into the Dead Sea, enjoying the hot waters of this stream is a great way to spend a cool spring morning.  What’s it called?  It’s a mystery!  I’ve consulted scores of maps from online digital mapping services to archaic ordinance surveys, and can’t find a consensus about the name of this particular river canyon.  Google Maps has it marked as Wadi Al-Dabai in Arabic, and as Wadi Attwan in English.  Other hikers have called it Wadi Attun – but the river canyon by that name is two wadi’s the north per most maps (including  this gem from 1924 ).  Whatever it’s called, its warm waters and relatively trash-free vistas make it well worth a visit! How to get there: From Amman and points north, your starting point for this hike is 33 km south of the start of the Jordan Valley Highway.   Start your odometers counting as you make the left turn at the Baptism Site Intersection to head toward the Dead Sea.   The trip will take you about an hour from Amma