Rumi the Sustainable building Poet Rumi a 13th Century Sufi poet has more than a tenuous link with the modern drive for Eco building and sustainable architecture. You may wonder, how a poet born in 1207 in Afghanistan and later residing in Persia managed to influence the natural building movement today? Well, it was through the…
Recycle, Re-purpose, Reuse – Building Update
Recycle, Re-purpose, Reuse Recycle, re-purpose and reuse. These three R’s are core values of our sustainable, eco build. Marsa Alam Desert Retreat, is committed to these principles. There’s so much waste generated everyday, some that we can see and a lot of less obvious hidden stuff. We’re all familiar with recycling but re-purposing and up-cycling…
Blogger Recognition Award!
The Blogger Recognition Award I am delighted to say that this blog has been nominated for the Blogger Recognition Award by the wonderful Azratarnnum of Noshable. Her blog has some of the most delicious recipes your likely to come across. I’m a bit biased because she has a lot of Indian dishes which I’m more than…
A Busy Building Week – Update
Building Update Continued Here’s a further update, building is moving at a very fast pace, we aim to complete all the buildings by December. We’re making significant progress, with the test dome completed minus a few minor details. Moreover, we have started our first single dome chalet which is growing nicely. As well as another…
A Busy Building Week Have a Look at Our Progress
Building Update – Things coming together nicely. Building has really ramped up this week. We’re now working on two aspects of the build; The service buildings – that’s reception, restaurant, massage, salt rooms, and body care etc. As well as the earthbag domes. After building a successful test dome – We’re now confident to move…
Liebster Award Nomination!
Hi everyone! I am delighted to say that I have been nominated for the Liebster award!
Thanks to Beyond the Bounds and Provincial Woman for nominating me, I am honoured by this wonderful compliment.
Building Update-We’ve Started Our first Earthbag Dome!
Dome test alert! It’s so exciting, working on our first dome! Dome buildings are growing in popularity so much so that there’s actually been an article in Vogue Magazine about them. But the Earthbag for me, is the most superior of them all. So I am elated that finally we’ve started this part of the build….
Roof Over Our Heads – Building Update
Roof Materials Are Here and Ready For Mounting. We’re using logs and reeds for the roof. They’ll later be covered with earthen rendering. These natural materials, applied with traditional methods. Will keep the buildings cool in summer yet warm in winter. They were delivered several weeks ago. But the reeds needed time to dry out….
Benefits of Eating the Egyptian Super Food Dates!
Read about the health benefits of eating Dates. Dates are an Egyptian fruit that are very popular worldwide.
Birds of a Feather Flock Together
Our Sunday lunch visitors, the Hooded Crow or if you want to get technical Corvus cornix They really are quite beautiful and friendly. Some people find their crowing a bit too abrasive but it’s nice to hear them chattering – a nice soundtrack for the day. Oh and if you do come across these birds, it’s…