Volume 2, 10th Edition
October, 2022
Location of the Month
Medinet Habu-Luxor
Medinet Habu in Arabic means “City” and Habu is the name of the city, therefore it means Habu City. This is the area where Ramses III built his burial temple on the same day his coronation took place in Karnak. Ramses III ruled Egypt for 31 years (approximately 1183 B.C. – 1153 B.C.) Medinet Habu is located on a hill, near the foot of the Theban Hills on the West Bank of the River Nile opposite the modern city of Luxor, Egypt. Luxor was the ancient city of Thebes, the great capital of Upper Egypt during the New Kingdom.
Aside from its size and architectural and artistic importance, the mortuary temple of Medinet Habu is probably best known as the source of inscribed reliefs depicting the advent and defeat of the Sea Peoples during the reign of Ramesses III.
Excavation of the Medinet Habu Temple ruins first began from 1859 to 1899, and a more recent work was started in 1924 that continues to this day. The inside and outside of this temple are covered with incredible hieroglyphic carvings. As you walk through this glorious historical temple, remember to look up! The artwork here is some of the most dramatic and colorful you’ll see in Egypt. Medinet Habu tends to be overlooked by the tourist and other tour companies, but this is something you definitely DO NOT want to miss as the inside of this temple is truly amazing and one of the best places to see near Luxor.
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Departure Schedule
Dec. 4 – Dec. 17, 2022
Jan. 14 – Jan. 27, 2023
Feb. 4 – Feb. 18, 2023
Mar. 4 – Mar. 18, 2023
Apr. 8 – Apr. 22, 2023
Word of the Month
law samaht (m)
law samahti (f)
Meaning:
Excuse Me
Monthly Weather
October weather in Egypt is the same as September, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 63.3°F (17.4°C) and max 84.6°F (29.2°C).
The weather is perfect for exploring all that Egypt has to offer, from its magical rich history to its delectable foods, warm drinks and its very warm and welcoming people.
Recipe of the Month
Mahalabia (Milk Pudding)
Mahalabia is a delicious middle eastern dessert or snack with only 4 ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100g or to taste
- 6 Tablespoons cornstarch 60g
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a saucepan add milk, sugar and cornstarch.
- Whisk everything together on cold, until the sugar and cornstarch dissolve.
- Heat the mixture on medium, keep on stirring while it heats up until it bubbles and thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract or your flavoring extract.
- Let it cool down slightly, then pour into individual dessert glasses or onto a big serving bowl.
- Cool down to room temperature for about 30 minutes on your countertop.
- Refrigerate for an hour to set.
- Garnish with nuts or dried fruits before serving
NOTES
- Mix cornstarch with the milk while it is cold, DO NOT heat up the milk.
- Keep stirring while mixture is heating up so it will be smooth and silky.
- Serve chilled
You can substitute heavy whipping cream for part of milk with a 1:1 ration for extra richness. You may also add 3-4 tablespoons of table cream or use butter to add richness to the Mahalabia.
You may flavor this dessert anything you like such as orange blossom water, rose water, but cinnamon and ground cardamom are the most used. Another suggestion is that if you like a thin crisp layer on the top you may pour it in an oven dish and put it under the broiler to get a nice caramelized layer on the top for a few minutes.
How to Store:
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 5 days. It might form a thin layer on top, but this is completely normal. If you have to store any left overs, do not add nuts, otherwise the nuts will get softer the longer they are in the refrigerator.
