Abdallah, who lost his hearing at the age of four, and subsequently withdrew from human contact, found that he could communicate with the dolphin. Olin and their friendship grew. Olin has become a major attraction and has provided the locals with a new source of income. There we sat under the shade of palm trees and were offered a tempting choice of fish, chicken and meat dishes as well as salads, pasta and rice. From a bedouin oven came the most delicious aroma of fresh bread, which proved to be the most tasty I have ever had.
Accommodation is simple.
Wooden huts are scattered along the shore and are rented for daily use. Each is furnished with two single beds, a table and a mirror. Toilet facilities are for common use. After lunch we sat in a shady spot on stone benches covered with colourful bedouin rugs by the crystal-clear water of the Red Sea. We sipped tea and watched as bedouins on camels traded in nomadic crafts and jewellery.