Siwa Oasis located on the western side of Egypt, about 75 km from Libya's boarder, 6 hours drive from the second largest town in Egypt, Alexandria and well known as the oyster of the Sea of Sand of the Western desert. We spent 3 days and 2 nights at Siwa Shali Resort. Organised by Kamarul, there were Zahrul & his family, Ahmad Sharifuddin & Wife, Zaidi and Kamal (Palm Oil Officer). It was really a different and unique experiences for all of us. We were actually went to the past Egypt where taxi is driven by donkey, houses are still made of clay and hardly you see people wearing jeans and suits or modern dressing except Abaya and Gamiz. Surrounded by the Sea of the Sand, Siwa oasis is popular for its great dates and rich olive oil. Sand boarding is a great experience that you must not leave Siwa without trying it (please refer to May 2008 Archive for the rest of the fascinating photos and videos). You will find few historical spots like temples of Amoun, Mountain of Death, Siwa Palace and Hot Springs. Some of those are surrounded by evergreen palm trees plantation. It was quite exhaustive though.
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