Dead Sea float

Dead Sea float
Originally uploaded by bastchild.

I took the local bus to Rama today, then I got a ride to Amman Beach, at the Dead Sea. There, they had showers and a "beach" where you could walk into the water and float. It's actually quite amazing; I enjoyed it much more than I expected. I could float in a standing position with the water up to my chest. It was very easy to paddle out; it was like paddling out on a board. The water was nice and warm where I was at. I spent about an hour there, then had to hitchhike back to the bus stop.
I met some Westerners there who were teaching English on the "Peace Boat" out of Japan. They get to go around the world in 3.5 months for free room and board if they teach and help out. Check 'em out.