So back to Jordan again with 20 pupils in tow. It's quite a different experience this time, I think I prefer it. We have a cracking bunch of kids and it's amazing watching them explore and discover new things. It makes all the planning, meetings and stress pulling it all together. This time we stayed in the Dana Nature Reserve. A beautiful guesthouse attached to the side of a mountain rock face. There was a roaring open fire to keep away the night chooks. It ...

"The nazi tank smashed into my side as I rode my horse at full gallop towards the lost city of Petra. The sun was rising over the northern wall as bullets flew past me on either side, I turned singled handedly returning fire at the enemy my magazine final finished leaving me defenceless the pain in my arm a vivid remind of my countless shots. Desperately I dug my heals into the flanks of my stallion and sprinted for the gates swung of my horse and dismounted int...