DEAD SEA FLOATING

Dead Sea

We were up and on the bus at 0830 heading back to Amman but making a detour to the Dead Sea. 

It was a lengthy bus ride and we made a stop at the new Dead Sea Visitors Center located high above the Dead Sea. Sadly it was overcast and raining but we did get some scenic views. 

The Dead Sea is located at 420 meters below sea level making it the lowest place on earth. In reality it is a large inland lake. It is amazing to think it was formed as part of the Rift Valley. While the salt content is high there are minerals such as magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, and potassium chloride. 

We are spending the night on the Shore of the Dead Sea at the Movenpick Hotel and Spa. This I must say is a beautiful property and has beach access to the Dead Sea. We took some time to explore the property before changing into swim wear for a float.  

There is a nice gentleman who assists you into the water over the rocky entry. Once in the water you float effortlessly as the salt and minerals make it near impossible to stand up. This has way more buoyant properties as  compared to the Great Salt Lake.  After a bit of floating about on the Sea  (20C) you exit and the nice gentleman will cover you with Dead Sea Mud.   Letting the mud set in for about ten minutes he takes a fresh water hose and rinses you off. This water was a bit cold for my liking but the mud needed rinsing off. I must say my skin did feel softer.

A great experience for sure.