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Originally Posted by Yogaman
Hey everyone,
I'm planning a trip to visit Dahab in July this year, and I'd like to get some travel advice. Info would be much appreciated!
1) Arriving in Cairo, I believe there are relatively good buses that you can catch to Dahab and the Sinai Peninsula?
2) I'm aware July is a hot time to go - it's the only time I can go (maybe August) - but is it like, unbearably hot? Basically, will there be other divers there at that time, or will I be the only idiot out there in the desert getting grilled?
3) Diving wise, are there lines in place at the Blue Hole, and is it possible to walk there from the town?
Finally, maybe I'm kidding myself as to how hot it's going to be (I've heard it's like 40 degrees celsius some days), so if anyone knows of other good freediving spots to visit in July around the world, please let me know. They must be cheapish, and having a few other divers around to hook up with would be a bonus. Oh, and the water must be warm and clean 
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its hot but breezy so like pastor said... take sunblock and drink lots of water..
about getting there, There are buses like (east DELTA TRAVEL), but they're not the best (and forget about on-line reservations).I would not recommend the bus. from cairo unless you are going with a good travel agency or youre a big group and renting a private bus..i would recommend you take a plane to sharm then go by taxi from sharm...its more expensive for sure but thats the way i would recommend...
you cannot walk to the bluehole from dahab.. you have to go by taxi or by the dive center transport car..chances are that things will be pretty crowded at the blue hole,, it gained a lot of attention lately and people are flocking over there, it remains a cool spot nonthelss..if you are going i would also recommend that you take the camel ride to abou galloum.. its just north of dahab.. youy take a camel ride for about 2 hours from the blue hole all along the shore line unil you reach it .. beautiful spot.. you could dive there and they serve lunch etc... its part of the marine park in the red sea.. i camped theer once for 4 days really cool..
good luck mate, enjoy!!
