Into the Great Silence

PeriBlog XVII: Wadi Rum, Jordan

Camels near sunset, Wadi Rum, Jordan. All photos by author.

Silence.

There is an emptiness in the air that you must hear to believe.

In a world overwhelmed with noise, auditory clutter, and verbal distractions, it is remarkable to find a place where the loudest sound is your own breath.

Simply silence.