For three all-too-brief days I took a yoga safari with El Salam Camp. There were 10 of us, plus our teacher Dakini, two puppies to be found a home, and four Bedouins to lead the way, tend the camels and make camp.
It was a magic time, and couldn't have come at a better moment for me. The scenery was stunning, the early morning meditation sublime, the company impeccable, and the nights - laid out under a million stars under a soft thick blanket - refreshingly chilly. We all could have stayed together longer but there were planes to catch and appointments to keep: the real world crept in. Nevertheless, I know we all took something special from those three days together, the gift of a moment's peace in a hectic world (and yes, even Dahab can feel hectic if you're not careful!), and space, far from everything, to breathe and reflect.
I wrote a silly poem for the group, which in no way does the journey justice:
Our gorgeous young group of 15
The cutest that Dahab has seen
All set off one day
On camels, they say
To Ras Abu Galum, and a dream.
We did things that made us all smile:
Made campfires and snorkelled a while,
Topped up our tans,
Discussed our life plans,
And hiked for many a mile.
After some hardcore yoga too,
We hula'ed, admiring the view.
Oh how lucky we are
To wish on a star:
I hope all your dreams become true.
Here is Amy on her camel. Click here for photos of the safari and El Salam Camp.
