The Dead Sea

On the 24th we, the study abroad students, all took a trip to the Dead Sea. We traveled there via bus and it took us about an hour to get there. Upon arriving we were taken to a panorama view of the sea where we were given time to take pictures and enjoy the view before beginning our "goal setting" sessions. During these sessions we discussed our expectations for our time abroad, as well as ways we could make this a better experience. In my opinion there was an overall consensus that we need to focus not so much on our expectations, but rather on being who we are in a culture we hope to be a part of. We are here not in order to replace our culture with the one we are immersed in, but to add on to our culture, as to enrich it. After our sessions we continued onward to the "Dead Sea Spa" where we had lunch before going and enjoying the sea.
Okay, so we all know one floats in the Dead Sea because it is so salty but actually going through the experience is mind blowing. It is definitely ranked on the top 10 coolest experiences I've had and if you ever get the chance to visit it, you should! I have no idea how deep I swam into the sea but it was like having an internal floaty. Now, the saltiness. IT'S SALTY! I don't think I can really explain how salty it is but I will give it a try.... after dipping my hand in the water I barely (tip of the tongue barely) touched my tongue to my finger and it tasted as though I had taken a spoonful of pure salt. I was quite amazed at the level of saltiness.
After about two hours of fun in the sun, we were back on the bus and on our way home to Amman. It was very fun day but very exhausting. I returned salty, sleepy and ready for dinner.
TIPS: If visiting the dead sea, bring water/swimming shoes. There is not a beach and walking on the rocks leading to the water huuuuurrrts. Also girls, do not shave the day before going because your legs will burn horribly. Lastly, bring that sunblock. The saltiness increases the level of burning by 1000000.
Word of the day: Sea -> Bhr