p Completely by chance, we discovered a secret lagoon at Achziv while we were waiting to go snorkeling.
p We thought that was the highlight.
p But then came the snorkeling in the Achziv nature reserve.
p So I rushed to share, because why enjoy alone? All the highlights are here.
p Have a free day? Here's a perfect day for you.
p Book a spot at Achziv beach.
p Book snorkeling with either Trek Yam Achziv or Galei Yam (look out for the various discounts).
p Get there early to enjoy the secret lagoon.
p Finish at the beach until the end of the day.
p Seeing is believing. The hidden, secret lagoon
p So that's basically what we did. We arrived and marveled at this lagoon. The water was like the Seychelles, and the quiet was, of course, soothing.
p When it was our turn to snorkel, the guide drove the boat really fast, which made Yael and me scream to the skies.
p Just with one small difference. I screamed: "I don't want to die! Stop! Stop! Stop!"
p And Yaeli screamed: "I can't stop smiling! More! More! More!"
p Then we stopped by a nature reserve with coral, where we saw gorgeous fish that came to say hello :)
p We finished snorkeling, the kids were on cloud nine, and we drove to Achziv beach, which is right nearby (we'd booked ahead, but nobody checked at the entrance).
p We had a bite at the beach restaurant. Here it really felt like Sinai, because they work on "Sinai time" and half the menu isn't available. There isn't even a Wi-Fi password. Nothing's available there. But it was tasty and they were sweet :)
p There used to be a Club Med at Achziv, for those who remember. I spent loads of time there. Anyone who was there surely remembers the infinity pool, the crazy energy, the parties (oh, the parties!), the late breakfasts in that old, special building... the food... I was stunned to discover there's no trace of any of it, and today there are only National Parks Authority bungalows. Where the pool was there are wildflowers, and where there was a whole life there's a no-entry sign today.
p I don't understand how the place with the most potential in the country became such a desolate place. Not that it isn't lovely to stay in the bungalows. It is, but it could have been a perfect resort for families, singles, weddings... Isn't it a shame? It's almost like telling us: hey, women over 40, you're not relevant anymore. You're the wildflowers; stay with the memories?? HELL NO
p A post about turning 40 coming soon!
p I kept the memories and we went back to the sea :)
p And that's it, a great day up north came and went.
p And come visit my new Instagram and my Facebook group, where you can share your own good times too, because why should you enjoy alone?
q “The cure to anything is salt water: sweat, tears and the sea” Karen Blixen
