Swimming Instructions
After checking into Dead Sea Spa Hotel, we changed into our bathing suits and started our descent to The Dead Sea.
The sign on the way down outlined swimming expectations and suggestions.
Disappearing
The Dead Sea is a lake.
The Jordanian government is draining it for profit.
As we walked, signs indicated where the water levels once were in the years 2000, 2005, and 2010.
Water Level 2000
Water Level 2005
Water Level 2010
View Of Our Hotel
First Time
My first steps into The Dead Sea.
The water feels oily and slippery.
It slips off your skin, and slides around you with a feeling of density to it.
Unexpected Side Effect
The sign on the way down that outlined swimming expectations and suggestions said to protect your eyes and mouth.
It should have also indicated to protect you anus.
After floating for about 5 minutes, I experienced an unexpected anus side effect from the lake’s 33.7% salinity.
My bum stung so much, I was almost in tears because of this pain, as well as fearful I wouldn’t be able to experience this world-famous location.
I was off like a marathon runner for the showers to rinse myself off as inconspicuously as possible.
Dead Sea Mud
There are many benefits of this mineral rich mud.
It nourishes the skin. It treats skin conditions like eczema. It helps with relief of arthritis and muscle pain. It also provides exfoliation and moisturization.
Muddy Fun
I rationalized that covering myself with Dead Sea mud would some way help me stay longer in the water.
But, as we know the definition of insanity is doing the same thing again, but expecting a different result.
I had this idea that mud put on a wasp sting removes the pain.
So, I decided to add the Dead Sea mud to my bum thinking it would prevent the sting.
This plan started out okay as we waited for the mud to dry before entering the water, while also having some photo fun.
Then in we went, enjoying how the mud dissolves as we floated.
But, slowly, then quickly the salt in the mud combined with the salt in the water made my bum sting a thousand times worse.
I was once again almost in tears as I rinsed off in the shower.
Once the pain subsided, I relaxed on the beach with a resolve to try one more time.
But not this day.
S, 🇯🇴
June, 2019 – Exploring Jordan
Ajloun, Jordan – Ajloun Castle – A 12th Century Muslim Castle
Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City Of Gerasa/Jerash – The South Gate Entrance
Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City Of Gerasa/Jerash – The Oval Forum or The Oval Plaza
Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Incredible Cardo Maximus
Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – The North Theatre
Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Artemis Temple
Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – The South Theatre
Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Zeus’ Temple
Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – That’s A Wrap
Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Its Religious Significance & The Drive There
Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – Olive Trees
Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – Walk To The Mount Nebo Museum
Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – The Jordanian Bedouin
Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – The Museum
Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – View Of The Holy Land
Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – The Olive Tree Of Pope John Paul II
Madaba, Jordan – Mount Nebo – Moses & The Holy/Promised Land – A Visit To Sacred Grounds
Madaba, Jordan – A Local Artisan Shop
Dhiban, Jordan – Wadi Mujib – Jordan’s Grand Canyon
Dhiban, Jordan – Wadi Mujib – Jordan’s Grand Canyon – The Bedouin
Shoubak, Jordan – The Outcasts Of Jordan – The Bani Murra Or Dom People
Shoubak, Jordan – Ancient Landscape
Shoubak, Jordan – The Smallest Hotel in the World
Shoubak, Jordan – Montreal Crusader Castle
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort – Check In
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort – Turkish Bath
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Entering The Siq
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Siq – Indiana Jone’s Ride Through The Siq
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – The Moment You See It
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – The Corner Before The Treasury
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – Al-Khazneh – The Camels
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – Al-Khazneh – The Donkeys
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Treasury – Al-Khazneh – Fun Moments
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Historic Information Before Walking The City
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Street of Facades
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Theatre
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Royal Tombs
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Nymphaeum
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Church
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – The Great Temple Complex
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Winged Lion Temple
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Qasr Al-Bint
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Wandering Donkeys
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Wandering Goats
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Horses
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Camels
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Tomb Or Home?
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – New Friends
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Ancient Red-Rose City Of Petra – Walking Back – End Of The Tour
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort – Exploring This Desert Oasis
Wadi Musa, Jordan – Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort – Morning Shisha At Sahtain Restaurant
Aquaba, Jordan – Driving The Desert Highway From Petra To Wadi Rum
Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – The Dramatic Seven Pillars Of Wisdom
Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Visitor Centre
Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Mazayen Rum Camp
Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Planet Pasaana, Jedha, Mars, Arrakis & Earth
Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – 4×4 Tour – Lookout Climb & Scalding Hot Sand
Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – 4×4 Tour – Michael Climbs & Alien Space Ship
Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – 4×4 Tour – Otherworldly Landscapes
Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – 4×4 Tour – Barrah Siq – Valley of the Moon Or Lawrence Of Arabia Pass
Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – 4×4 Tour – Barrah Siq – Lawrence of Arabia Memorial Camp
Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Bedouin Barbecue – Zarb
Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Sunrise Camel Trek
Aqaba, Jordan – Wadi Rum – Final Moments
Aqaba, Jordan – View Of Eilat, Israel & Driving Highway #65
Balqa, Jordan – Dead Sea Spa Hotel – The Dead Sea – Unforgettable First-Time Swim
Balqa, Jordan – Dead Sea Spa Hotel – The Dead Sea – The Mud
Balqa, Jordan – Dead Sea Spa Hotel – The Dead Sea – Floating
Balqa, Jordan – Dead Sea Spa Hotel – Afternoon In The Pool
Balqa, Jordan – Dead Sea Spa Hotel – Last Day
Amman, Jordan – Final Day In Jordan
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