Next, we reached my favorite part of the trip, Aqaba. Besides the abysmal dormitory that made me so grateful for the hotel we are living in, Aqaba was amazing. After spending 30 JD for a lackluster night in Wadi Rum, we were reluctant to spend another 30 on a yacht excursion in Aqaba. It turned out to be the best decision that we've made yet. Our private yacht sailed the Red Sea, and offered the beautiful landscape of Jordan, Egypt, and Israel. Along with these breathtaking views, we snorkeled in the cobalt blue sea. One of the divers caught a Pufferfish, and we all held him. His prickly spikes were sharper than I expected. The coral was gorgeous, and we were reluctant for this day to end. Two other UW-Madison students, Cassidy and Mike, are along on this trip, and we've spent a lot of time with them. I only wish we would have known each other before we went! Tan and exhausted from the day, we headed back to change and go out in Aqaba.
     We began our night at the F.R.I.E.N.D.S. bar which is the exact name of the tv show in the United States. As it is difficult to integrate a big group of people, the Wisconsinites, Cassidy, Mike, Rebecca and I headed out to explore Aqaba discos. Stopping at about 6 other clubs/bars, we quickly realized the party scene is very small in Jordan. At this lovely top floor bar, we were the only ones inside. But we made the evening fantastic and had a blast. As our cab took us home, our driver professed his love for Cassidy. We giggled and ran inside our temporary home, and jumped into bed. Successful day. I would love to go back to Aqaba.