August 2017

Sunset

Shades of blue

I spent a wonderful 3 weeks at Long Beach on the North Coast of Egypt, enjoying a sea with crystal clear waters that are shades of blue and turquoise, white sands and a breeze that blows gently all day long, picking up towards sunset to calm down again a little later.

Sunsets are over the sea and some days they are more spectacular than others. At times, the red disk seems to melt in the sea and at others the clouds play games with the sun and hide it. It peaks through and sends its rays through the thinner clouds. The horizon lights up in a fire of orange and reds. It is breathtaking.

The sea dances between the shades of blue and turquoise and when the winds pick up, the waves are crested in white. They come rushing to the shores of white sand and break sometimes gently and others violently. Their movement changes the sea floor and creates a little ridge a few meters away from the shore, creating a pool in between.


Even though I am not at work, I cant help think of what is next in line to dry.
The figs have come in season  at the coast and I cant wait to go back to make our signature fig and mint jam. The sea has also inspired a couple of recipes that you can find under the Recipe tab.

Mangoes are also coming in force and we will begin drying them soon. Looking forward to going back to work to prepare all these wonderful things.


Goodbye Summer vacation!