Although the flying and driving for more than twelve hours on Sunday/Monday was somewhat exhausting, we all survived amazingly well! Of course, the fact that these two days in Eilat - right in the south of Israel, at the head of the Gulf of Aqabar/ Gulf of Eilat, depending on which map you look at - have been relatively unstructured has really helped in that respect! The weather here has been in the mid-20s, with sunshine, so that has been very pleasant. As well as catching up on our sleep yesterday, we explored the waterfront, marvelling at some of the opulent hotels, particularly the 'King Solomon' and the 'Queen of Sheba'! Time at the hotel pool, listening to the birds in the palm trees was very restful..
This morning Shalom, the captain of the good ship 'Paradise, took us on a wonderful trip across the Gulf, to within 500 metres of the Egyptian border, and it was there that we dropped anchor, donned snorkelling gear and plunged into the war, buoyant water. Not too many fish to be seen, but our patience was rewarded when we came upon one small school of blue- and yellow-striped fish, before it was time to return to the boat, where lunch had been prepared and set out ready for us to eat.... We were certainly ready for it!
Have to head to bed now as tomorrow is an early start, and a full day, in Jordan to visit the lost city of Petra. Hope to continue to report on our travels, but internet access has been quite a challenge!
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