the DEAD sea.

DEAD SEA:

We woke up super early, had some shrak ( I will never get tired of saying that word) and headed off to the resort area of Jordan.  We twisted and turned around the Jordanian mountains and I freaked out while driving.  Matt (being from BC) took the wheel and us ‘prairie drivers’ opted for NOT driving but having small heart attacks from the backseat.  (we prefer our highways flat and with no high edges thank you very much)

Once we arrived, we settled in to a day pass at the holiday Inn Dead Sea resort.  First, we got really excited cause it was SUPER nice. THEN we got excited cause we could see Jerusalem from across the sea, THEN we got really excited cause there was a swim-up bar.

We ran down to the water where two large pails of ‘dead sea’ muck were placed.  The idea is to immerse yourself with these ‘minerals’ and then when its dry you go and wash it off into MORE stuff that’s good for your skin. 

So, of course, we did.

 

Let me tell you, the dead sea was AWESOME.  Its like floating on an invisible pool mat.  It’s impossible to sink. COMPLETELY impossible.  So impossible that I found myself floating up when I was only halfway in the water.  You can’t even swim in it. It actually takes a great amount of effort just to be upright.  You just kinda bob there.

(fyi: its due to the high sodium content in the water)

We barrel-rolled and ‘skydived’ and ‘starfished’ and then realized that any sort of blemish on your skin is going to begin to burn and we promptly booked it outta there and used the pool for the rest of the day.


Jordan:

Best bit: bobbing along in the sea
Worst part: stairs+ 45 degree heat = my personal hell
 Souvenirs: Bedouin jewellery for luther & 'landmark' for my skyline. Also, starbucks 'jordan' collectable mug