Egypt, Dahab

DAHAB xxxxMohab and Ahmed took me to Dahab on the Red Sea.xxIt was a paradise resort.xxIt had just about everything -- clear blue water, snorkeling, outdoor cafes, camels on the beach, and mountains.xxI couldn't believe anyone had ever heard of the place, but it was quite a backpacker hangout.

In all of my travels, I'd never quite stayed in a place like the one I did in Dahab. xThe room -- and it was just a room -- had flimsy walls erected right on the beach.. That was about all it had. xThere was no bed. xI slept on the floor which was in reality just sand on the beach. xBut, it was one of those times when I got what I paid for. zWhat could I expect when I paid about two dollars a night?

There wasn't much to do in Dahab except hang out and relax.xxMy favorite place to eat was called "The Dolphin".xxIt had reed walls and roof, but carpet covered sand. There were low floor tables, scattered pillows, and lantern lights.xxPeople lounged around throughout the day playing backgammon. xxIt had so much ambiance!xx Nothing really major was ever done in Dahab.xx

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Paradise with Everything Another form or relaxation		DAHAB xxxxMohab and Ahmed took me to Dahab on the Red Sea.xxIt was a paradise resort.xxIt had just about everything -- clear blue water, snorkeling, outdoor cafes, camels on the beach, and mountains.xxI couldn't believe anyone had ever heard of the place, but it was quite a backpacker hangout. In all of my travels, I'd never quite stayed in a place like the one I did in Dahab. xThe room -- and it was just a room -- had flimsy walls erected right on the beach.. That was about all it had. xThere was no bed. xI slept on the floor which was in reality just sand on the beach. xBut, it was one of those times when I got what I paid for. zWhat could I expect when I paid about two dollars a night? There wasn't much to do in Dahab except hang out and relax.xxMy favorite place to eat was called "The Dolphin".xxIt had reed walls and roof, but carpet covered sand. There were low floor tables, scattered pillows, and lantern lights.xxPeople lounged around throughout the day playing backgammon. xxIt had so much ambiance!xx Nothing really major was ever done in Dahab.xx