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 Dog River by TheWanderingCamel
To see all the stelae involves time and a bit of effort - you'll need to cross over to the other side of the road via some steps and a bridge and there is one as far down as the Mameluke bridge you will see a few hundred yards down the valley
There's an open-air restaurant by the Mameluke bridge and, if you're not in a hurry, the drive (or hike) up the steep, narrow valley is very scenic. Leave a Comment
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 The church in the rock by TheWanderingCamel
This monastery housed the first printing press in the Middle East, though the press in the museum now is a 19th century replacement.
There are lovely views from the terrace and if you are able to come on a weekday you may well have the place to yourself, in which case you will be struck by the peace and beauty of the setting. Weekends are somewhat different! Leave a Comment
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 hammam roof by xaver
This is really an off the beaten path as, to enter it you have to pass through something like a shop that noone would ever imagine could hide this jewel. Leave a Comment
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 We wuz here! by TheWanderingCamel
The narrow defile through which the Dog River runs, so narrow men could only pass in single file, was for centuries the only way through the mountains from the coast. A tradition that began with Rameses II's Egyptian army has seen stelae left on the cliff face to mark successful crossings.
Babylonians, Assyrians, Greeks and Romans all left their markers as have more modern armies such as the the Allies of WW1 and 2 right through to the Phalange in the Civil War.
The importance of this site has been recognised by an application for it to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Leave a Comment
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 The Rising Sun of the AIF by TheWanderingCamel
The Syrian soldiers at the army post by the bridge weren't all that happy to see us taking photographs. The Syrians have withdrawn fromLebanon since we were there, so you shouldn't have any problems these days. Leave a Comment
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 Bekaa Valley by TheWanderingCamel
The valley is generally Shi'ite territory and you will see Hzbollah flags and charity collection boxes in all the villages. When we were there, there were several Syrian checkpoints to be passed through - the check was always very perfunctory and accompanied by a bored wave.
The road continues to rise steadily right to the top, offering spectacular views all the way.
You do need your own transport if you want to take this route over the mountains. Leave a Comment
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 Salut! by TheWanderingCamel
Free tours of the winery are available but must be booked at least 24 hours in advance and a time will be given for your arrival. It is worth this extra effort. We had a very comprehensive tour of the winery with the winemaker himself - over an hour - and ended by sharing a bottle of a serious vintage!
There's no shop selling souvenirs but you can buy wine after the tour from the office. Leave a Comment
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 Moukhtara falls by sachara
But we didn't came to Moukhtara for this family, but for the Moukhtara falls. We saw the falls at a poster in our hotel, looking really beautiful.
Surprise, it was a tiny mini fall at a garden restaurant !!!! Leave a Comment
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 Afqa Grotto by sachara
According to the legend it was the place where Adonis (or Tammuz in Phoenician), while hunting, is killed by a wild boar. In the area around the grotto are ancient shrines and caves dedicated to Adonis. His story became a symbol for life, death and rebirth.
Each spring the river runs red, supposed to be the blood of Adonis. In reality the stream picks up ferruginous minerals from the soil. Leave a Comment
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 Gotcha! by TheWanderingCamel
Where else in this part of the world could you have a snowball fight in the morning and be sitting in an outdoor cafe by the sea for lunch?
Once across the watershed the road descends in a series of hairpin bends to the Cedars and on to the coast with views of the sea coming and going as the road twists and turns. Leave a Comment
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