Seven Summits of Sinai

[Leo L.]

I'm a long-time Egypt traveller and do some interesting desert hiking there, and this year took the venture to write a blog about one of these trips:

https://sinaiwandering.wordpress.com/

Bear with me, as this is my very first blog and English is not my native language. Just keep the laugh at your own pleasure.

[fiddlehead]

Awesome trip.
I remember my old business partner telling me about the Bedoins and how they cooked with twigs and buried bread underneath the fire.
Now, I can relate, with your pictures.
Thanks.

[Leo L.]

Thanks Glenn.
For many years I did my desert trips alone, but just recently realized how great and relaxed a trip with locals is.
The Bedouins really love to be out in the deserts for days and weeks, and being with them feels so natural.

[Dogwood]

Good stuff. Something unfamiliar. Very much enjoyed the trip report for a region I knew little.

[Malto]

Really enjoyed the write up and learned a few new words. Thanks for posting.

[Leo L.]

Thanks for the kind words!

[kiwibrucie]

That's a great blog Leo.

Spent a few months in Egypt a couple of years ago, loved it.
Thanks for sharing, brought back some great memories!!

[MuddyWaters]

One of the more interesting ways I saw bread cooked in middle east was in what appeared to be an old cement mixer drum, with propane torch going in to heat it.
the bread disc was simplyt stuck high on the wall of the drum. When it was done bubbled and browning in spots, it was peeled off. It was fantastic bread.

[KnightErrant]

Enjoyed reading through this! A lot of it sounded similar to my hiking experience here in Morocco. I also enjoyed hiring local guides (Berber, not Bedouin, up in the Atlas Mountains, but it sounds like they share a lot of the same customs) because we never had to worry about navigating, plus great company and great food!

Thanks for sharing.

[Leo L.]

Thanks for the encouraging words!
Yes, I belive that all locals living in the mountains have very much in common.
Berber and Bedouin, while they have different origins and had been enemies at times, I think they "tick the same way".
Looking forward to visit Marocco sometimes (its my plan B anyway, in case Egypt may become too dangerous).

[rocketsocks]

You had me at Babaganush and Farashir...thanks for posting, great read.

[Leo L.]

You know this tasties?
Babaganush is my wife's favorite, and she is preparing it here as often as we have a campfire burning (which is quite sometimes).

As for bread, there are uncountable ways of how to prepare it, and as many names in Arab language.
Here is one of the more interesting methods (as usual, an old oildrum lid is the most important accessoire):

firebread.jpg