first we drove around Siwa to get an impression of the oasis as a whole. drowning in dates, this place is far bigger than any of us imagined. after visiting an island on the biggest salt lake, where another hotel consisting of small huts was situated, i felt that the wish to experience floating on water like in the Dead Sea would not be fulfilled here, as the salt concentration in the water seemed too low. long story short, we drove over ruggish roads to a salt mine of sorts and – i floated. (yes, i still am as white as salt)
