Category Archives: Sharm el Sheikh

Fringing reefs, Red Sea

Posted on April 23, 2016 by siwasoul1

The fringing reefs of Sharm offer an extraordinary diversity of marine life for snorkelers and divers to enjoy just meters from the beaches and rock platforms. They also add to the layers of greens and blues that make the views … Continue reading →

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Sunrise from my window

Posted on April 22, 2016 by siwasoul1

some days I don’t even have to leave the apartment to watch a perfect sunrise

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Red Sea sunrise

Posted on April 22, 2016 by siwasoul1

I am fortunate to live five minutes walk from one of the most beautiful views of the Red Sea, the clifftop in Sharm.

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Red Sea, Sharm el Sheikh

Posted on August 8, 2014 by siwasoul1

Another view of the Red Sea. I never tire of looking at the sea, in all its moods, so you can expect many more water, beach and boat photos. The water is usually clear and the colours intense, especially in … Continue reading →

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Swimming in the Red Sea

Posted on February 17, 2014 by siwasoul1

Winter slides into summer, the water is warmer and I enjoy watching the fish glide and search for food only metres from the beach, and diving into the deeper blue. slideshow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeswB7cOc3g&feature=youtu.be

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Rain and rainbows (and snow in Egypt!)

Posted on December 14, 2013 by siwasoul1

Winter is here. Yesterday, Friday 13th, Cairo had snow for the first time in 112 years, Alexandria had snow, St Catherine’s, which is not far from here in the Sinai Mountains, had snow, and Sharm had icy winds, rain and … Continue reading →

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A new chapter, in Sharm

Posted on October 14, 2013 by siwasoul1

I have not posted for a long time. I moved permanently from Nuweiba to Sharm el Sheikh six weeks ago, and had no time or inclination for blogging. As followers of Siwa Soul know, I have been a regular visitor … Continue reading →

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Ras Mohammed National Park – a perfect day on and in the Red Sea

Posted on July 9, 2013 by siwasoul1

I have just spent a wonderful day on and in the Red Sea, with Blue Lagoon Diving Centre. You do not need to be a scuba diver or even to snorkel to enjoy a day trip by boat to Ras … Continue reading →

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Underwater paradise

Posted on April 13, 2013 by siwasoul1

Some more photos of the semi-submarine trip, for video and another slideshow see previous post https://siwasoul.wordpress.com/2013/04/11/underwater-love/

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Underwater love

Posted on April 11, 2013 by siwasoul1

Today I am mentally singing Underwater Love, by Smoke City. Yesterday I had the wonderful experience of over an hour on the semi-submarine, viewing Ras Katy reef in Sharm el Sheikh. I snorkel at Ras Katy beach, but I do … Continue reading →

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