Changing Landscapes Our drive from Aqaba’s Wadi Rum to its port brought a change in landscape. View Of Isreal From Jordan Aqaba is Jordan’s port city that neighbors Eilat, the port city of Israel. Below is a view of Eilat, Israel from Aqaba, Jordan. Mountain Range Of The Sinai Peninsula The barely visible mountain range…
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Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Xperience Sea Breeze Resort, Shark’s Bay – New Year’s Day – Snorkelling With A Red Lionfish
Red Lionfish Scuba diving instructor Hash told us of a family of Red Lionfish that live under the dock. Michael and I went to investigate. We were in luck! A Red Lionfish was visible as we stood looking from the dock. Snorkelling With A Red Lionfish I cautiously entered the water and easily located this…
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Xperience Sea Breeze Resort, Shark’s Bay – New Year’s Day – Morning Snorkel
Last Day The last day of our Christmas Break vacation started with a morning snorkel. Michael joined me and experienced the territorial Sohal Surgeonfish that bit my toe a few days before. As well, he spotted a Red Lionfish. Hash, a scuba diver instructor, told Michael of a family of Red Lionfish that lived under…
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Xperience Sea Breeze Resort, Shark’s Bay – Feeding The Fish
Cool Afternoon I returned in the afternoon for another snorkel, but the weather was unlike the warm, clear, blue, sunny morning. Clouds and wind had moved in, with a bit of chill in the air. Interested in My Hands I noticed a few fish seemed to be interested in my hands. Feeding the Fish I…
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Back To The Marina After A Day Of Exploring The Red Sea
Lunch is Served Michael Moments While Heading Back to the Marina Back at the Marina As a child, I had big dreams of one day being a marine biologist with National Geographic who helped save dolphins. My dreams inspired by Jaques Cousteau. We didn’t save any dolphins today. But, I sure did swim with a…
Gordon Reef, Straits of Tiran – The Wreck Of The Loullia
The Wreck of the Loullia On our way back to the dock in Sharm El-Shiekh, we stopped for a look at the Wreck of the Loullia. This bulk carrier ran aground on the northern edge of Gordon Reef on September 29, 1981. S, 🇪🇬 From the website Red Sea Wreck Project: The Loullia was a 2,479 GRT…
Gordon Reef, Straits of Tiran – Snorkelling At Gordon Reef
Snorkelling at Gordon Reef A smaller group of yachts rafted together at Gordon Reef. This snorkelling location did not disappoint! There was a delightful variety of fish to see in the Red Sea! S, 🇪🇬 Beautiful Fish of the Red Sea Following a Red Sea Needlefish Following a Niger Triggerfish A Curious Checkerboard Wrasse Masked…
South Laguna Reef, Straits of Tiran – Diving At South Laguna Reef
Scuba Diving This was my first time scuba diving! As we started our descent, I struggled with feeling claustrophobic and it took some time for my ears to adapt to the pressure changes. I had to surface and have my mask adjusted. Two Great Barracudas made an appearance and were the highlight of our dive….