Drawing the Iconic Treasury of Petra

Can you go inside the Treasury at Petra? No, you can’t. 😱 …but you can sit in front of it, admire it and if you’re like me, attempt to draw it (swipe to see the result) ✍️ This was the first time I ever sat in front of an iconic landmark to draw it. It gave me the opportunity to really SEE the Treasury. 👀✨ A local teenager sat next to me curious about what I was doing and he would periodically check to make sure I didn’t miss any details! How did I do? 😜 It was years in the making, this trip to the Lost City of Petra, and I’m so grateful I took the time to explore it so closely. And guess what? I’d walk those 20,000+ steps all over to do it again!  TRAVEL TIP: The best time to enjoy the Treasury (Al Khazneh) is early in the morning or late in the evening. This photo was taken just after Petra opens (6AM) and I sat to do the drawing just before it closes (7PM). Highly recommend getting to the Visitor Center at 6AM. Trust me, it’s worth it! ✨ . . . . . . .