No money, but we’re happy

Rose and Vincent Den Braber, Egypt, South Sinai, Dahab

«Are you afraid of being under water? But it’s one of the most beautiful things in the world!» These were the first words Rosa told me after my story about my first unsuccessful experience of diving. “You just need more time. If you want I can teach you privately and you’ll have as much time as will be needed”. She had such a nice smile that I felt trust and sympathy at once. Thanks to Rose I felt the fun of diving. She’s an amazing instructor. Those who read Castaneda remember about Don Huan and Don Henaro. Rose as real Don Henaro is full of fun and humor. During the last day of diving had great excitement – were jumping under water into special rings, as circus tigers, were running on the seabed without flippers (‘moon gait’)and spinning somersault. And Rose even did a head stand! ))) Super! Vincent was Alex’s instructor. Charismatic, athletic, with earring and Haida’s tattoos allover back…It seemed all the time that he reminds some Hollywood actor ))) They both are amazing. If you’ll be in Dahab, tell Alena and Alex are sending their best regards)))

Vincent and Rose are from Holland. At their native land they’ve been successful office workers in some medical company. Eight years ago they first went to Dahab and tried diving. After that they were coming here on every vacation. And four years ago they moved here “forever”. Now they both are working as managers of a small almost family «Bedouin divers» diving center. On the logo of club there’s a totally relaxed camel under water with (in flippers, mask and snork) which more looks like a joint. )) Though Rose and Vincent consider this logo to be stupid, it fully reflects the essence of this place and people working here – smiling, well-disposed and relaxed.

«Bedouin divers» is situated on the main Dahab’s quay but a bit aside from the center – Lighthouse. The quay itself is a cocktail of shops, cafes and diving centers. The main part of interested tourists as well do not reach our Bedouin divers settling in the similar places on the way. «We never have agiotage and a big flow of people. Me and Rose work two together. If some clients want special course or something like that we call friends and invite outsourcing instructor» - tells Vincent. As a result, guys have one of the lowest prices together with individual approach, since there can be no other students.

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