Asian Sunday: View of the Treasury in Petra, Jordan
While the ticket to Petra is the single most expensive entry fee I have ever paid, locals can get in for free. Many run small shops in the site, but a few teenagers are blocking access to a trail to this viewpoint demanding a fee for a "guided tour" from any tourist who wants to pass. At first I didn't bother, but when I saw them physically attacking a tourist in front of me who had also decided to ignore them and go by himself, I turned back and took an alternative route. Apart from this event, I had very positive experiences with Jordanians, so it is a shame that the local authorities allow these highwaymen to do their sketchy business at the countries' most frequented tourist site.
1/200s; 27mm; f/6.3; ISO 100
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What an awesome viewpoint and shot, its a pity they let those hooligans extort tourists
It's such a beautiful place, but money comes first, sadly
Sadly thats the same for most of us
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