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Driving Around Faraya : Skiing in Faraya was beautiful, but I didn't take my big camera on the slopes.

Driving Around Faraya

Skiing in Faraya was beautiful, but I didn't take my big camera on the ...

Updated: May 25, 2009 1:26pm PST

Tannourine, Becherre and Surrounding Mountains : On December 28, 2008, I decided to hike a portion of the Lebanon Mountain Trail (www.lebanontrail.org) located between Ehden and Qannoubine, passing through the Qadisha Valley, a World Heritage Site famous for its historic monasteries. However, because I could not find the trailhead, I instead ventured out on a driving tour of the Tannourine area, Becherre, the Cedars, and all the beautiful villages in between. Although I didn't hike, it was an amazing day thanks to the picturesque villages, spectacular mountains, and the Khalil Gibran monuments in Becherre.

Tannourine, Becherre and Surrounding Mountains

On December 28, 2008, I decided to hike a portion of the Lebanon Mount ...

Updated: May 15, 2009 9:09am PST

Family Gatherings, 2008-2009 : Christmas in Lebanon is a special experience, and I was privileged to spend Christmas 2008 with my wonderful family.

Family Gatherings, 2008-2009

Christmas in Lebanon is a special experience, and I was privileged to ...

Updated: Jan 15, 2009 6:57am PST

Sights Around Beirut, 2008-2009 : Downtown Beirut was devastated during the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1992) and later was the site of the world's largest reconstruction project. Today, Centre-Ville features outdoor restaurants and cafes, high-end designer retail stores, and beautiful condominium living.

Sights Around Beirut, 2008-2009

Downtown Beirut was devastated during the Lebanese Civil War (1975-199 ...

Updated: Jan 15, 2009 6:16am PST

Harissa : Harissa is an important Lebanese pilgrimage site high above Jounieh, located at 650 meters altitude from the coast and 20 km distance from Beirut the capital city; the site is accessible either by a steep winding road or a nine-minute journey by a gondola lift, known as the "Téléférique". It attracts both pilgrims and tourists who want to enjoy views of Jounieh. The main site is a huge 15-ton bronze (and painted white) statue of Virgin Mary, known as Our Lady of Lebanon with her arms outstretched. The statue was made at the end of the 19th century and inaugurated in 1908. Inside the statue's base there is a small chapel. A huge modernistic Maronite cathedral built of concrete and glass stands right beside the statue. Information from http://www.harissa.info/ and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harissa,_Lebanon

Harissa

Harissa is an important Lebanese pilgrimage site high above Jounieh, l ...

Updated: Jan 14, 2009 9:53pm PST

Mount Lebanon, the Chouf and Faraya, 2003-2004 :

Mount Lebanon, the Chouf and Faraya, 2003-2004

Updated: Jan 15, 2008 2:48am PST

Sightseeing and Family Outings in Lebanon, 2003-2004 :

Sightseeing and Family Outings in Lebanon, 2003-2004

Updated: Jan 15, 2008 2:29am PST