Desert Convoy

Colourful Hotels? in the Desert

For safety reasons, our bus and several others, met early to travel together to Hurghada in convoy.  We also had policemen assigned to individual buses.  Reassuring?  Not!  Thankfully, our trip across the desert to the Red Sea passed without incident and we soon took to the streets, exploring the local area.  The weather was not great and we eyed rising waves unsure how exciting our hydrofoil ride to Sharm el-Sheikh would be.  Still, Mr DIY dipped his toes in the Red Sea.  He was looking forward to the after-tour tour.  We were spending a few extra days in Dahab so that he could dive the Gulf of Aqaba.

Boats on tempting blue waters of the Red Sea

Having safely negotiated our way to Shem el-Sheikh, we moved on across the Sinai heading for St Catherine. Luckily we had an early taster of Dahab as our group stopped to take lunch there.  This town, once a small Bedouin village, has now grown to cope with a ready tourist market.  Dahab is mostly about water sports; its waters are pristine and many dive spots are within walking distance of the shoreline.  Over lunch we met interesting locals and a few more attentive cats.  Actually we were all thinking about our stroll next morning up the Steps of Repentance.

Typical Sinai Scenery - through a dirty window

Who would argue with those yellow, oh so knowing eyes...Lunch Stop at Dahab