BETWEEN The Suez and the Red Sea, with mainland Egypt on one side, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Gaza, Palestine, Israel and Jordan on the other, you could call Sinai “strategic”. There is world-class diving in Dahab, as well camel treks (no thank you) to the interior, and a holy mountain where the word of God was passed to man.
Sunset on the descent from Mt Sinai. This is where it is said that Moses received the Ten Commandments.
Built between 548 and 565, St Catherine Monastry is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world.
The shadow of Mount Sinai. Even as a non-believer, I could not help feel this was a special place.
A modern mosque in the Sinai town of St Catherine.
This 1934 chapel sits on ruins of a 16th century church. there is also an active mosque on the summit.
Dahab is famous for its diving.
Camel treks into the interior from Dahab are also popular.
Being at altitude, in the middle of a desert, Mount Sinai does get chilly when the sun goes down.
Stinking horrid beasts. Do make for great eating though.
Looking down from the holy mountain.
Another view once enjoyed by Moses.
North end of some south bound camels