Who would have thought that
a sleepless, slightly dizzy morning on a windy day in Hurghada would turn into
the spark for not just one - but two songs on my album “Echoes of the Nile– Modern Egypt Lights”?
Definitely not me.
In fact, I almost didn’t
go.
At 6:00 AM sharp, we were
picked up from our hotel. After a short drive, we arrived at the Red Sea - windy,
bright, and already looking far too adventurous for my liking. There it was:
our boat, and a crew welcoming us with warm smiles that felt slightly
suspicious at that hour.
We sat on the windy deck
while Adam explained the schedule for the day. Meanwhile, my inner monologue
was going full drama mode:
“What am I doing here?
This is how it ends. I will not survive this boat trip.”
Cold. Windy. Shaky.
Dramatic.
Thankfully, Adam came to
the rescue - not just with his calm energy and gorgeous smile, but with
anti-nausea medication. I took two.
Survival mode: activated.
The two-hour ride into the
Red Sea felt endless at first. Waves, wind, and my life flashing before my
eyes. My poor mum wasn’t feeling great either - she had been struggling with a
bad cold for days.
But slowly, something
shifted.
The sun grew warmer, the
sea calmer, and the views… breathtaking. What started as a survival mission
turned into something almost peaceful.
I didn’t go snorkeling - the
water was a little too ambitious for my skin - but watching everything from the
boat was already magical. It was our first time in the Red Sea, our first time
on a snorkeling trip… and then it happened:
Dolphins.
Real dolphins. Not on a
screen. Not in a documentary. Right there, just a few meters away from us.
It was one of those rare,
quiet moments where everything just clicks.
Pure magic.
And while I stayed dry, I
could only imagine how emotional it must feel to swim right next to them. That
moment stayed with me - and later found its way into my song “Red Sea Dolphins.”
But what impressed me just
as much as the dolphins was the people.
The professionalism of the
crew - and honestly, of everyone we met in Egypt - was incredible. From hotel
staff to drivers, guides, and this boat crew… everything was so well organized,
so thoughtful, so intentional. You could feel that they genuinely cared.
And here’s the truth: they
work incredibly hard. Much harder than most people in Europe, and often for a
fraction of the salary.
They don’t do it for the
money.
They do it because they
take pride in giving people an unforgettable experience.
That’s hospitality. The
real kind.
The crew from
Delfinausflug.de was amazing - especially for German-speaking guests from
Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Even those snorkeling for the first time
felt safe and supported.
Everyone had their role:
one person capturing photos, another filming underwater, someone managing the
small transfer boat, the captain steering us through the waves - and then there
was the cook.
Let me tell you: watching
one person prepare breakfast and lunch for nearly 25 guests in a tiny kitchen?
That was a performance in
itself.
There was always tea,
coffee, and drinks available, and somehow, in the middle of the sea, they made
everything feel… comfortable. Almost like home.
If you ever find yourself
in Hurghada and dream of seeing dolphins, I can truly recommend Mo’s team from
Delfinausflug.de.
You’ll be taken care of
from start to finish.
And who knows…
Maybe your trip will inspire
something unforgettable too.
For me, it didn’t just
become a memory - it became music.
That day later turned into
not one, but two songs on my album. And honestly, I believe “Where Is My Ring?” might just be the perfect soundtrack for a marriage proposal on the
Red Sea.
Imagine this: dolphins
nearby, the sun setting, the waves gently moving… and then your partner presses
play.
Yes. I’m absolutely saying
you should do it. 😄
So if you’re planning a
trip - why not make it unforgettable?
Book the adventure. Bring
the ring. And don’t forget the song.
Every word in that song is
true.
And yes - I’m still waiting for my ring from Adam. 😄
Fun Fact & Song Lyrics: Only after producing the song did I do some research and find out that a dolphin can actually cost between €50,000 and €100,000 - not for private individuals, of course, but for marine parks.
In comparison, a camel (which was traditionally part of a dowry in some Arab countries) costs only around $500 to $5,000, depending on age and breed.
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