The Dead Sea, Jordan
Over 400 meters below sea level, this is the lowest place on earth. A heavy haze lays over the sea and the water barely moves - hanging heavy like mercury. The heat is absolutely oppressive and nearly takes our breath away. We decide to go for a swim and run up to the water’s edge with feet burning on hard-packed gray mud. Once in, we see the real magic. The water is so dense that we’re fairly propelled to the surface like pieces of cork. Amazing.
The more I read the more I'm convinced you must be the one human alive who truly lives. I'd so want to be just like you if I wasn't such a chickenshit.
Posted by: Fantasy Writer Guy | Jun 17, 2007 at 10:04 PM
somehow i came across your blog, I was basically browsing the net and here a i am, I would like to say that, yes, the dead sea is breath taking, even words fail me to describe it.... anyways i shall comment on your other posts as they have both quality and style :)
Posted by: Bashar | Jun 18, 2007 at 07:41 AM
Bashar,
Thank you so much for your comment and for your email offering a view into life in Jordan. I'm very much looking forward to getting your perspectives!
- Heida
Posted by: Heida | Jun 20, 2007 at 09:14 AM
Fantasy Writer Guy -
It's all about buying one of those non-refundable plane tickets ;). Buy one on a whim and there's no going back ;).
- Heida
Posted by: Heida | Jun 20, 2007 at 09:17 AM