Most expensive sand in the world

July 23rd

And another boat trip and swim-fest. Today was a short history lesson and a then some swimming.

First the history.

We headed for Sedir Island, which is more commonly know as Cleopatra's Island. Here is where Cleopatra and Mark Anthony vacationed. Cleopatra wasn't fond of the sand here so Mark Anthony ordered 7 boat loads of sand from the Sahara Desert in North Africa. What some guys won't do eh! There was a time when tourists were allowed to walk on the sand but now the government has roped it off to preserve this treasure of sand.

You can't walk on it but you can walk around it and swim up to it.

The rest of the day was spend at a number of bays. I forgot the waterproof camera so the only shots we have are from Sheryl's iPhone from the boat. Too bad as we found a large sea shell inhabited by a sea slug (we think) and a small octopus.

Also found one starfish there in the middle.

Happy on the outside but on the inside a little sad I forgot the camera, sorry about that.