I got to go in a helicopter ride recently! It was really cool. A few of the construction guys needed overhead photos of their construction sites, so the Marines agreed to take us for a ride. We took off and circled around the construction sites taking pictures and then we flew out to Mousha Island. We took some photos there and then we headed over to Lac Assal. It is one of the saltiest lakes in the world. It is several hundred feet below sea level. When we got there the helicopter landed and we got out to walk around a bit. It was really hot! We took some pics and then got back in the helicopter to come back to base.
Sounds like a good day! I enjoy your blog. :D
ReplyDeleteBri, Is Lac Assal like the Dead Sea in Israel? Can people float in it real easy due to the mineral content?
ReplyDeleteAunt B.
I'm glad you enjoy the blog!
ReplyDeleteYes, Lac Assal is like the Dead Sea in Israel. I haven't been in the lake, but people that have said that it is very easy to float and there are no living things in the lake. They've also said that once you get out, you need to rinse off with a case of bottled water to get the salt off before the 2 hr ride back. I guess they don't have any shower facilities out there, only some souvenir shops. :)
-BG