Byblos

Byblos archaeological site with Othman Al Houssami House

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

Lower Grotto – photo from the Ministry of Tourism brochure of Jeita Grotto

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