Diving (or snorkeling) in Dahab

We have travelled back across both borders to Egypt, sat on another bus for two or three hours, and came to a stop at our next destination: Dahab. From the back of the main strip of hotels and restaurants, the view was similar to most of the other cities we've visited in Egypt. Lots of garbage, some random goats or other animals wandering in the shade of the side of the road, lots of little shops selling drinks and chips, on an endless bed of sandy, gravel and dirt.

We checked into our hotel, which was by far the cleanest, most comforting place we've stayed yet (until the third day when the hundreds of miniscule ants found a trail to my backpack on the floor) Surprisingly, they went straight for my malaria pills which seem to have a tantalizing candy-coated scent. However, they did not make their way in. I will never put my bag on the floor again, despite how clean it appears to be.

Through to the "front" of the hotel we approach a long crescent shaped beach, lined with hotels and lanterned waterfront restaurants. A refreshing breeze and a relaxed atmosphere surround us. This place is a little peice of paradise.

The highlight of Dahab, by far, has been the snorkeling! The whole coast is lined with a seemingly endless coral reef. The water changes from crystal clear to tropical turquoise to a deep tranquil blue. There are so many different fish I couldn't keep track, spiky sea urchins, and every color of coral in the rainbow. We really lucked out coming here, it was a nice change of pace, for a while...

-- Posted from my iPhone