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Float in the Dead Sea


 

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How to float in the Dead Sea by Cats&Scales

"Really an incredible experience!"

How I did it: I was a little timid when I took my first steps into the dead sea and sat back into the water... but sure enough, I started to float! A huge smile spread on my face and I was laughing right away. It was amazing! Like floating on one of those blow-up pool chairs but waaay cooler. XD The water is absolutely beautiful, too. My dad and I went further out to where we could barely touch the bottom and just floated. It looked like we were standing from the shore, but we couldn't feel the salt and sand at the seabed. Everyone who gets in for the first time starts laughing and grinning! It's so much fun!

EDIT: Finally got pictures from my mother! =)

Lessons & tips:

  • Just sit back in the water like you would a chair... the 37% salinity will do the work for you!
  • Don't get any water in your eyes or on your lips!! It burns!
  • It helps to keep your hair up and out of the way
  • If you have any bumps or scratches on you, they will sting, but it's not unbearable.
  • If you have sensitive skin, you may get a rash. I have rashes in a couple of spots on my body from the water, but it is SO worth it! Some aloe or hydrocortizone will help. =)
  • Don't shave the day before or the day of!
  • If you aren't in an area with mud that you can put on your skin, use the salt under your feet to exfoliate. It feels great!
  • Relax and enjoy it! It's a once in a lifetime experience. =)


 

Nov 10, 12:40AM PST | 0 comments | 2 cheers



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Pink_mermaid_wannabe will wait until dec.31 to do the spell!!

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How I did it: I went 2 the Dead Sea with my parents and i put some mud on me, wore washable shoes and took off all jewelry that i had, since the Dead Sea kinda destroys all jewelry. I swam using my feet and when i got out, i rushed to the showers, just a one staircase away and put water on my face, since i have sensitive skin and the mud irritated it. All in all, though it was an unforgettable experience (plus, i didnt know how to make a "How i did it"… Read how I did it…

Aug 11, 02:45AM PDT | 0 comments


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    Cats&Scales is illustrating a children's book.

    Tomorrow! 2 weeks ago

    Actually, I’ll have the opportunity tonight, technically, because the hotel we’re staying at has pools of Dead Sea water and it’ll be too dark to really enjoy the Dead Sea itself. However, I am going to wait until tomorrow morning where I can float in the Sea! =D Hopefully the little scratches and bumps I’ve acquired as of late will not hinder my full enjoyment of the experience. =P

    Nov 08, 09:50PM PST | 0 comments


    Pink_mermaid_wannabe will wait until dec.31 to do the spell!!

    Floating in the Dead Sea 3 months ago

    Well, my parents and i were going to visit Jordan for a month, so we decided to go to the Dead Sea. We stayed in a hotel for one day and one night (not enough time 2 do evrything we wanted to….or was it?). Well, after going to the pool, spa, etc. we went to the Dead Sea (be prepared to walk down a TON of stairs and back up again). We arrived at the Dead Sea and i dipped my hand in the special pots with the mud in them. It felt gooey on my skin. After putting it on my hands, arms, legs and a little on my face, my dad helped me take off a necklace i had, since the salt in there, destroys everything. (Tip: if you put mud on, be sure to wear shoes like old sandals, Crocs, shoes that can be washed easily afterwards) I wore my Crocs to the shore line (since there the ‘beach’ was rocky and if u stepped down barefoot, you could get burned) and i took off my shoes and stepped in2 the water. It wasnt refreshing, it was warm. I waded in and then almost fell in. I tried swimming normally but it was no good. (Tip: Swim by paddling your feet like a duck!! Hands dont help!) The mud comes off by itself in the water. Oh and if you have sensitive skin on your face, like i do, dont try putting mud on your face, trust me, you’ll regret it later (it becomes dry and red and it hurts when the mud is on your face) It was an awesome experience, plus we went after breakfast about at 10:00 and i was surprised that almost everything was soo hot!
    Anyway, later i had to take 3 showers to get the salt out of my hair and i think there still is some left. So advice: wear your hair up!! Oh, and be ready to climb up a TON of stairs. It’s sooo worth it!! i didnt regret it.
    Hope ya’ll have an unforgettable experience!!!

    Aug 11, 02:24AM PDT | 0 comments


    gipsyrose

    Not given up. Still planning to do. 2 years ago

    I haven’t given this up. Just included it in my “travel the world” goal as part of organising my 43things.

    Nov 18, 2007, 06:17AM PST | 0 comments


    karlabead

    Float in the dead sea 2 years ago

    Float in the dead sea

    Nov 14, 2007, 09:04AM PST | 0 comments


    Faith

    worth doing IF 2 years ago

    you don’t shave / wax the same day just before going in.

    Jan 31, 2007, 03:45AM PST | 2 cheers | 0 comments



     

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