Photo Friday: Zahle, Lebanon
Somehow Lebanon feels like it shouldn’t be considered the Middle East – probably because of vista’s like this one. It really goes to show you that you shouldn’t make assumptions…especially when traveling! I traveled high up into the hills to capture this view of the town of Zahle. Zahle is just one of the many fascinating towns near Arcenciel in Taanayel – the organization I wrote about on Wednesday.
While volunteering, you often have time to get out and explore your surroundings. Many times the locals are excited to show you their home and lord knows I never would have found this view on my own. Thanks to my ‘tour guide’ a local while in Zhale who was more than eager to show me around!
In addition to her Volunteer Chronicles on Briefcase to Backpack, Sherry gets more in depth on her personal blog, OttsWorld. Check out updates from this week:
Bluegreen kirk on Fri, 18th Mar 2011 12:54 pm
Really nice photo and I agree its hard to believe that this is considered Middle East with such marvelous views.
Debbie Beardsley on Fri, 18th Mar 2011 1:31 pm
Nice picture and what a dichotomy. who would have thought snow in the Middle East? I think it is interesting to learn how different places are from our expectations.