Ahmed, Meara, Patrick, Blonde Wonder, Big B, Josh, Ashley
Aqaba
Sunset over Israel
Outside a Restaurant
Well what can I tell you about Aqaba. We took a bus which reminded me of the El Paso Los Angeles Limosine that Philip and I used to take to see one another in high school. No one spoke any English and instead of taking breaks at some random house, we would stop in the middle of the desert to have cigarette breaks. Crazy!!! We even went through customs much like the border patrol. It only took us around 5 hours to get to the bottom of the country. The town was an interesting mix of European tourists, local farmers and us the awkward looking Americans (all 6 of us). We walked around and watched the sunset over the Red Sea. The next morning we took a bus to a private beach to go snorkeling. I was blown away at the amount of different coral that was just a few steps into the water from the beach. I have never seen so many bright colors. The fish were very approachable also. I think that I became an unofficial member to a school of angel fish. Philip had never been snorkeling before so I was trying to impress him with my experience (that’s not saying much). Unfortunately because I am a little chubby I swam out to water that was a little rough and couldn’t quite hold my own. My snorkel started taking on water and before I knew it I was in a shallow area and got some coral burn. Ouch! That will teach me to show off again. We had a great time looking for new reefs and lying on the beach. That evening we decided to go get some local seafood. Another couple went with us. One of our friends, Ashley, decided that she was going to get the Fisherman’s Basket. I will never forget her face when they brought out her meal and to her surprise her meal was looking back at her. She had to de-bone her fish and behead her shrimp. Luckily I got the calamari rings! Our trip was amazing although a little short. Hopefully we will be able to go back before we leave Jordan. We did take some of Aqaba with us though: nice third degree sunburns!!!!
Aqaba
Sunset over Israel
Outside a Restaurant
2 comments:
I love snorkeling! I have only been once and it is so fun and amazing. It sounds like you guys are ROCKING over there!!
Philip and Brekke. I have been trying to find your blog since you all left for the Middle East. I finally typed in your last name on Facebook to see if you all were on there and turns out i was just misspelling your names. Looks like you are having a blast out there. Micah is really looking forward to going next summer.
I think a welcome back party is in order and much called for upon your return.
Great pictures by the way. Did you put up the Call to Prayer video yet?
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