Jen has persuaded her friends to come on holiday with her to Egypt. Two of them find it is too hot and too taxing, and only Jen and Karen are adventurous enough to join the lovely Ali on his boat and go to a village wedding - Jen is completely caught up in this exotic and exciting country, and she is especially drawn to the quiet and gorgeous Ali. Her friends think it is just a summer romance, but for Jen and Ali it is much, much more. Can their love survive not only cultural differences and distance, but tragedy as well?