Traveling Around Jordan: the Dead Sea

To continue with our blog trip around Jordan (see the first stop here), the next stop is the Dead Sea.

Located at the lowest place on Earth, 1,388 ft (423 meters) below sea level, it's one of the saltiest bodies of water on the planet. This means that the water is extra buoyant and the mineral rich mud is good for your skin. Floating in the water is one of the more unique experiences I've had. Moving around is really difficult. You can kind of walk around without your feet touching anything, although trying to keep you feet underneath you instead of bobbing up to the surface is a challenge.

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jordan,

travel

Recent Comments

Marie Hargis Sun, 08/10/2014 - 01:33

Great that you and Jordon are enjoy life while you can. Take everyday as it comes and maximize it.

Jan Perry Thu, 02/28/2013 - 21:43

your life seems so interesting! Wonderful photos and stories!

Andrea Krell Wed, 02/27/2013 - 10:29

Amazing! Can't wait to visit someday. Thanks for sharing!

Melissa Bechtloff Mon, 02/25/2013 - 12:44

I didn't know it was so salty.

Jennifer Friesen Sun, 02/17/2013 - 19:27

What is the black stuff on your skin? Is that to protect it?

Laura Wellinghoff Sat, 02/16/2013 - 14:45

Love the photos. Someday, until then...love seeing your photos! Sunset is gorgeous!

Shelly Roy Sat, 02/16/2013 - 10:25

Love seeing your photos... would love to visit.
Thanks for sharing~!

Connie Holso Thu, 02/14/2013 - 10:50

Oops, I forgot to add the link to the bottle cap that is giving me the problem...it is here: https://www.digitalscrapbook.com/marisa-lerin/designs/bottlecap-template-other-embellishment

Connie Holso Thu, 02/14/2013 - 10:50

Hi Marisa, I have the following file (well the one from before you set up the new site but it looks the same except the heart is pink) and I cannot figure out how to copy the layer style because it says uneditable. I have PSE 9. If this new one is different and will work with PSE I will download it but just thought I would ask first. Thanks, Connie stampgramATyahooDOTcom

Su! Hall Thu, 02/14/2013 - 05:20

That salty water does odd things, eh? It's beautiful! Very serene. Think of the history, too! Wow! Thank you for sharing!

Lana Fischer Thu, 02/14/2013 - 04:01

I love these stories about Jordan and your travels!!

Jaclyn Clayton Thu, 02/14/2013 - 02:36

thats awesome!!! thanks for sharing!

Lizanne Killian Wed, 02/13/2013 - 17:51

Sounds like a place I'd like to visit - thanks for sharing!

Heidi Shafer Wed, 02/13/2013 - 14:03

Neat!

Trine Secher Wed, 02/13/2013 - 12:53

Oh, it looks like a "deep breath with long exhale"... (relaxing). And you look great in mud!

XOXO

Janet Hull Wed, 02/13/2013 - 10:45

I think my skin would love this! And that sunset is stunning!

Emelyn Magpoc Wed, 02/13/2013 - 10:02

Aww, I remember the Dead Sea. Such a unique experience. My poor kiddos have eczema, the salt water was so painful for them. But they did enjoy the floating aspect!

Candy Lee Wed, 02/13/2013 - 07:59

What an interesting place. Thanks for sharing.

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Hi There! I’m Marisa Lerin and you’ll see me around at DigitalScrapbook.com a lot. I started this site in 2010 soon after I discovered a new love in digital scrapbooking. DigitalScrapbook.com has gone through some significant changes since that time and it’s grown into this lovely community site you are seeing now. I am daily surprised by the turn of life’s events that has led me down this path. If you're new to the site, welcome! Here are a few tidbits about me that I hope will help you get to know me better!

I’m originally from Minnesota, USA, but spent a good chunk of my childhood living abroad (in Bolivia and Hong Kong). I returned to Minnesota to attend university, got married and then moved overseas again (Korea, then Jordan and 1 year of traveling). My designs are heavily influenced by these many nomadic years. I am currently back in the USA, now living in the great state of Oregon!

I have no official training for what I’m doing, since I decided very wisely (haha) to study physics in university. I am always learning new things about digital scrapbooking, and this community has been immensely helpful for that!

If I manage to stop digital scrapbooking you will probably find me watching TV, reading or baking. I also enjoy writing for the blog here at DigitalScrapbook.com where I talk about whatever happens to be catching my fancy at the moment.