JW411 - I had a similar experience as your friend on Tarshyne beach after falling asleep after a 24 hour stint on duty. Fortunately someone woke me after about an hour but I was in agony for days. I have had an aversion to strong sunlight ever since and wouldnt give you tuppence for a two week holiday at Sharm el Sheikh!
ICM re your bar price list - I was telling someone recently that I used to buy 20 Rothmans for a shilling (5p) in Aden and they didnt believe me. There's the proof! I've just Googled the current price - £9.50 in Tescos! I make that a 19,000% increase.