One of the almost obligatory stops in Jordan is a swim in the Dead Sea. At 1371 feet below sea level, it is the lowest place on earth. I was expecting to be able to float better than in the regular ocean but it was insane how buoyant the water made me. I was almost able to float nipple-high out of the water if I was standing straight up. Whenever you got out of the water the air would evaporate the water and leave your entire body covered in a white salt powder.