Well today has been very much like yesterday but with more swimming and more fish! I was in the sea by 10.30 and they were all up and about. It was like something out of Finding Nemo. I have swum (floated) for miles today and saw shoals and shoals of fish. They were all around me and visibility was really good I could see way down and yes, what i like about snorelling is it;s like flying and even I feel really graceful...like a bird!! hahaha. I WANT TO SNORKEL HERE EVERY DAY! When I am stressed in the future I will just remember my time here in Eilat under the sea and I know I will instantly calm down!!
Well I am definitely off into Jordan tomorrow. I have one night booked at the Arab Dive Centre as recommended by Jenny, an ex-colleague of mine. The soul of Eilat is only under the ocean, when you are up in the real world it's an ugly place really. There is a bloody airport in the middle of the city. Yes, right in the middle. Planes come at you about every hour. It's not that busy though ,thank God. The first time I heard a plane I thought we were under attack!
BUT I am in awe of the air here...sun cream stays on your body ALL DAY. I don't have to keep reapplying. In fact my tan is pretty poor due to over application of lotion! No sticking sand and no moisture. Mum, this is the perfect beach for you none of that annoying 'sand bloody everywhere'.nonsense.
When I got back the owner was pleased to see me. He wanted my opinion on the eagle. To be honest it's awful but I was diplomatic and told him that it was looking good. (yes, lying comes in handy.) He was totally covered in paint and oil and wanted to finish it."I must to finish this bloody eagle" he kept reminding me. I think he wanted me to dig in and help him but I got changed and went out for a Morrocan meal which could have fed four. It was good, but no way as good as the one we had in Bath, Catherine!
It's a strange fact for me that I have felt so safe and happy over the last few weeks in Israel. All the people i have met have been funny, charming and helpful. People all want to know why I am here and am glad that I am 'brave ' enough to be travelling alone.
I just wish my holiday were longer so I could spend more time in Jordan. But I made the right decision to stay here, public transport doesn't exist over there and to stay at dive resorts is very expensive, unlike here. Plus here I get the lovely view of Aqaba, Jordan whilst there I would have to look at the high rise hell which is Eilat!!!
Bye from Israel. Wish me luck on exit. It could take a few hours...but I'm more prepared for the interrogation this time!
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