I just returned from the Dead Sea today. Yesterday around 1pm Anthony, his girlfriend Amber, Fadi and I drove down to the Kempinski by the Dead Sea. Though it was only an hour away, we decided to make a weekend of it. On our way we had to stop at a few checkpoints where they of course stopped us and checked our ID's because we are clearly foreigners. Fadi said he never gets stopped when he's alone. There are a lot of security measures here like checking in trunks and under cars with mirrors.
check point on Dead Sea Highway
We met up with Brian and his girlfriend Laura at the resort. We had an infinity pool looking out over the sea and over to Israel. Although its far accross the water Israel seemed so close. We hung out by the pool for a bit then went and floated in the sea and had the mud bath. There is so much salt in the sea, you literally just get in and float. You'll see in the picture below my arms and feet are above water. The mud bath is supposed to be very good for your skin. Its a weird feeling but cool at the same time.
me floating in the Dead Sea
Anthony, Amber, Kate, Laura, and Brian covered in the mud from the Dead Sea
We watched the sunset and then went back to our rooms and returned for dinner. At 9:30 pm it was still unbelievably hot. I'm still extremely jet-lagged so I forced myself to bed at 11pm to try and get myself off naps and on to a regular schedule. A very loungey day but very relaxing with great food, views and company. I could get used to this lifestyle.
sunset Dead Sea
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Kate! Sounds like things are going well. I have been enjoying reading about life in Jordan. Your description of your car rides reminds me of the driving in Turkey. I'm jealous you ate Turkish food. Even if it was Turkish hommos. Can't wait to read more!
nice hat! love the shades too. what does your skin feel like after you get out of the water? how hot is it? what does it take to force yourself under the water?
dude your blog is MFing fascinating. i see what you mean about how it might wear you down to be far from home for so long, but at the same time it sounds like an amazing adventure. is it judgmental if i say i bet you're the best writer of all the actors in the movie? that thing about 'the office' is also crazy/awesome. hope it does come around again. you'd school them on funny. love you and have a safe rest of the trip. maybe i'll try to reach you around matt's wedding. can't wait to see you in oct. p.s. cheesy, but: i'm so proud of you!
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