My Authentic Amman evening begins when Banan pulls up to pick me up from the hotel. Chic as always, she’s in jeans and an airy white shirt and beams at me as I jump in the car. … Read the rest
Authentic Amman
National Museum Of Beirut – Other Artifacts
As I begin writing about the artifacts contained in the National Museum of Beirut, my enthusiasm carries me away and there ends up being too many favorites to fit into just one post. So, I have divided the five original subheadings into separate posts.… Read the rest
National Museum of Beirut – Jewelry
Pectoral (bottom) – gold
As I begin writing about the artifacts contained in the National Museum of Beirut, my enthusiasm carries me away and there ends up being too many favorites to fit into just one post.… Read the rest
National Museum Of Beirut – Mosaics
As I begin writing about the artifacts contained in the National Museum of Beirut, my enthusiasm carries me away. There are just too many favorites to fit into just one post. So, I have divided the five original subheadings into separate posts. … Read the rest
National Museum of Beirut – Sarcophagi
This fabulous museum is hidden behind construction work as I approach with my luggage. It’s my last stop in Beirut before I have to leave and it’s most definitely a must see.
I work my way around the museum, starting on the entrance level.… Read the rest
Lebanese Hospitality
Lebanon. The history! The culture! The food! Oh, the food. But nothing brings this all together to be so delightful, so delectable, so enjoyable than the hospitality. … Read the rest
Byblos
After a morning visiting Jeita Grotto and Harissa, I am keen to get to Byblos. The grotto is a natural wonder, big and impressive, and Harissa has an aura of the pilgrimage, where the significance is not lost on me. … Read the rest
Jeita Grotto and Harissa
My tour is booked and I wake up early in anticipation. Earlier than I would wish, given how busy the week has been. I am ready in the lobby on the dot of 8am for my 8-8:30am pick up. … Read the rest
Beirut
I find myself in Beirut for work, having arrived late last night and worked all day today, I leave the office feeling less than energetic. There is more work to do but I need a walk and a chance to clear my head. … Read the rest
Tips & Toes
I had a really lovely Mother’s Day this year, Tips & Toes being a highlight. I admit that it’s not quite the same as being in Australia – there were no Mother’s Day school craft or activities to attend and I saw the photos from the annual Mothers Of Boys event with a little pang of regret. … Read the rest