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As the road rises to the top of the mountain, the snow piles higher and higher. Even in late May, it was still as high as the roof of the bus in places.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.
The Bekaa Valley is a huge fertile plain lying between the Anti-Lebanon mountains to the east and the Lebanon range to the west. Orchards and farms cover the flat land, with small villages here and there, before the road starts to rise into the mountains. Here the land becomes rougher and wildflowers and scrubby trees take over from cultivation.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.
The acres of vineyards around Zahle give you the first indication that you are in wine country here. The local winemakers are Ksara, and they've been making wine here for centuries.A tour of the winery includes a short video explaining the history and the process of wine-making at Ksara and a walk through some of the ancient tunnels dug into the mountain and dating back to Roman times,where the wine is maturing in rows of wooden barrels.Of course there is a shop where you can buy both the wines and a small range of related items. Tours are free.
go out of the bustle of that crowded city of beirut, go north, way north,,over the mountain wayyy over the mouanin, almost 2 kilos up there, when you reach this village you dont want to come back, soo beautiful, so lovely, no wonder Jabran Jabran was a poet
Beit alqamar is a small village south of beirut, there is a small yard there called Kameel Sham'oun where -they say- kameel shamo'oun was killed at, now they have a bazzar there selling handmade crafts, and an old lady making one of the best Saj sandwiches you will ever taste.
There are many rivers crossing wonderful landscape in Lebanon and the best way to explore some of them is to join one of the canoe kayak club in one of their activities, especially in Awwali river and in Assi river
Of utmost importance for the cult of Jupiter Heliopolitanus were the 2 high altars on the flat roof of which scarifies were offered, the 2 ablution basins and 2 freestanding columns.All elements (altars basin and columns) played an important role in pre-Roman oriental cults.
During important religious feasts, various cities built their market stands.On the steps going down to the courtyard, were placed several pedestals for statues with votive inscriptions mentioning the names of the donors.
All the older remains disappeared under a high podium surrounded of 3 of its sides by a colonnaded portico semi-circular and rectangular exedras richly decorated with statues standing in their niches, opened in the partico.
The Mountains is the most thing I always miss Lebanon for(other than my uncles and cousins).I can never forget the smell of the Pine trees.I could sit for hours on the balcony over looking Beirut,and listen to Fayrooz(Classical Lebanese singer).
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