After
our visit to Jerusalem (it only took us an hour to cross the border back in to
Jordan), we headed to a resort on the shores of the Dead Sea for two days rest
and general relaxation.
The break
was great.
The
Dead Sea borders Jordan to the East and the West Bank of Israel. It is the
lowest surface point in Earth – 423m below sea level and is also the saltiest
with a 33.7% salinity level.
“Swimming”
in the Dead Sea is an experience. Due to the salinity levels, you can’t swim in
the normal sense, but you float on your back (or on your stomach if you want) as
you are so buoyant.
Getting
in is fine but getting out is a bit a struggle – while trying to get out, I managed
to fall face first into the Sea. It was not a pleasant experience.
The
resort was great though.
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| The famous Dead Sea mud wrap |
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| Looking at across to the West Bank |
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