Swim in the Dead Sea

at the beginning the sensation is a bit awkward and strange simply because Dead Sea is not like the “sea” as we all know it. The feeling of the water is very oily and never- ever try to put your head under water (too much salt will make you scream).
The sensation of being able to remain on the surface of the water with even having to move is great. Don’t forget to rub yourself with the black mud before, they say it is greta for the skin

would love to do it. and visiting Petra too.

its not that bad but it aint all dat either. ...the only way i am willing 2 help is 2 tell u 2 quit wanting 2 do it and jst get a plane ticket 2 israel

I’m here in Jordan now, and our group of students might actually be going to the Dead Sea tomorrow…! I’m so excited. If we don’t go tomorrow, though, we’ll definitely go before we leave in mid-August. It’s going to be so amazing!

In only one month I’ll be traveling to Jordan, in the Middle East. I’m looking forward to at some point floating (since there’s so much salt) in the Dead Sea. I can’t wait!

Swimming isn’t the right word for it. It’s more like floating. Only you have to stay vertical. That’s extremely difficult to do, though. You see, the heavy thick salt/mineral water tries to make your legs float on the surface, so the water keeps tipping you backwards.

If you give in and float on your back instead of bob midchest deep, then the water will get into your hair. All is well at this point, but when you do get vertical again, the water will drip down your face and get into your eyes.

That is extremely dangerous. They said when I was there that it can blind you to get the water in your eyes. I guess if you think about how salt draws moisture out of a cucumber…enough said.

Also, you can’t get any of the water in your mouth. It’s really incredibly strong. It’s more like a chemical than saltwater.

Anyway, a person died not long before I was there by taking a gulp of water by mistake. deadly stuff.

I floated in the Dead Sea and was surprised at how much of your body is above the waterline. Also very slimy when you get out, from all the salts and stuff in the water.

It rules.

OK, maybe not right now, but soon, before it dries up. Next outbreak of peace, I’m there.

I asked one of my old lady quilter pals, who had recently visited, if the Dead Sea was drying up and she said it didn’t look that way to her. I’m sure the geologists in the area have a more in depth analysis of the situation, though.

I want to take a nap while floating and visit the fabled pillars of salt.

Last time I was in Israel, I was supposed to go to the Dead Sea with some friends from South Africa, but was unable to catch up with them on the specified date. Next time I go back, I’m going to do the whole spa experience!