To the Dead Sea, via Shobak Crusader Castle

Today we left Petra first thing and made our way to the Dead Sea. Along the way we paid a visit to the Crusader Castle ruins at Shobak, and as you can see from the pics below, it is quite impressive, though I must say, Kerak is still my favourite of the two.

If you ever visit Jordan and are looking for a little taste of luxury, one word: Kempinski. This is the most luxurious resort i have ever had the pleasure to stay in. First things first, we went to the beach and oh my gosh, the temperature! It was in the low 40's! The sand burned my feet and even though I love the sun, and my skin was already 10 shades darker than usual, I took refuge under a large umbrella! The sea was something else though. I thought I'd be the first ever person to drown in the Dead Sea! It took a little getting used to all that floating :-) I got the hang of it though and it was an amazing experience! We then did some lounging around the pools and later on me and Donna had a mud wrap and massage at the Anantara Spa, then dinner at one of the many restaurants. Absolute bliss and the perfect end to a fantastic holiday!

this is supposed to be Lot's wife?!

Sea creatures!

infinity pool bliss!

my final night