She lightly jumps back onto the deck, and stands close to Yehoshua's side, almost touching him. He gently kisses her on the cheek and, after thinking for a few seconds, pulls her close to him in a warm embrace. The boat docks and sets off.
About fifteen minutes later, just as they pass the port gate, the two see the changing of the guards of the Jordanian observation post that guards the arrivals and departures at the port gates.
ANNOUNCER (VOICE OVER)
It turns out that their timing was very important. Yehoshua's appreciation of Eliran's abilities grew to the point of almost admiration.
A few more minutes pass and the Gulf of Aqaba spreads out in front of them in all its glory. The dark blue waters of the early morning are smooth, with no sign of last night's storm, no sign of the catamaran boat they are constantly searching with desperate eyes.
SLIDE:
SLOW BOAT TO CHINA (a love song, by the Platters)
WEDNESDAY 16:45
EXT. IN THE WATER OF THE RED SEA – DAY
The hot sun is already past its peak in the sky when the catamaran boat passes Dahab. At about half an hour behind them, Yehoshua sees the catamaran through the binoculars,