I keep this blog in defiance of the great Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran, who wrote: Travel and tell no one, live a true love story and tell no […]
New Video! – Samer drumming in Wadi Rum
Samer joined the band while we visited Wadi Rum. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqbpRx6p6p0&w=480&h=270]
Lebanon – Day 9: Good-bye Lebanon
Our last morning in Lebanon lent itself to packing and teary goodbyes. Our flight was around 1 PM, so we got to enjoy the morning with Chafica. […]
Lebanon – Day 8: Free Day
We had a bit of a late start because we didn’t get in from Music Hall until 3 AM. I wasn’t hungover, but I was definitely tired. We […]
Lebanon – Day 7: Byblos
Samer and I took the morning off and Holly F. led the group the Jeita Grotto and Harissa. I’ve seen both. The grotto is far more impressive than […]
Lebanon – Day 6: Tripoli
I was really excited to visit Tripoli. Like Tyre and Saida, I never visited this city before. It has a reputation for being a very old city because […]
Lebanon – Day 5: Tyre and Sidon
We added one to our group this day. Samer’s 4-year-old nephew, Maroun decided to travel with us for the day. He was a great sport about everything. We […]
Lebanon – Day 4: Cedars of God
Before you read this post, please know that climate change is killing the Cedars of Lebanon. There is a very good possibility that these once timeless behemoths will […]
Lebanon – Day 3: Beqaa Valley
Today is the day when our group is complete. Two more people arrived from an extended layover in England and got to Broumanna at 5 AM. At 8:30 […]
Lebanon – Day 2: Beirut
Samer went to the airport to pick up Melissa. Spencer, Holly(s), and I took a taxi into Beirut. We were all meeting for a tour with Alternative Tour […]