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Byblos Boy & Dog, Byblos, Lebanon.
A boy & his dog in the ancient souk of the historic port city of Byblos ("Jbeil," in Arabic), Lebanon.
Byblos was the major hub of the Phoenician Empire, and where the modern English word for "Bible" is derived from. Considered by many to be the oldest, continually inhabited city in the World.
Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EFS 18-55mm. lens
Byblos (Jbeil) Souk, Lebanon
11.10.2007
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Light A Candle.
A Lebanese Catholic lights a candle to pray at the tomb of St. Rafqa, Jrabta, Lebanon.
St. Rafqa was a Lebanese Maronite nun (1832 – 1914). On June 10, 2001, His Holiness, Pope John Paul II elevated her to the rank of Saint at a solemn Vatican ceremony. You can read about St. Rafqa's life, here:
www.strafqa.org/
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Cafeteria; Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport
Cafeteria on the 1st floor--Arrivals--of Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport. Beirut, Lebanon.
This is prior to the security checkpoint, so feel free to snack anytime. :)
*Shot at approx. 1am before we embarked, hence the deserted atmosphere.
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Love In-Transit. (Landscape)
Charles de Gaulle International Airport, terminal 4 (*If memory serves...). A woman holding her child, silhouetted against the rising morning sky.
Shot in-transit/on layover, heading to Beirut from Los Angeles. 24 hours total of travel time.
I was sick, exhausted, and freezing...The Huz left me to try and find some hot breakfast, I tried to doze off. When I awoke, after only a few minutes, I saw this picturesque-moment directly in front of me. It made the rest of my icky Paris layover worth it.
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Love In-Transit.
Charles de Gaulle International Airport, terminal 4 (*If memory serves...). A woman holding her child, silhouetted against the rising morning sky.
Shot in-transit/on layover, heading to Beirut from Los Angeles. 24 hours total of travel time.
I was sick, exhausted, and freezing...The Huz left me to try and find some hot breakfast, I tried to doze off. When I awoke, after only a few minutes, I saw this picturesque-moment directly in front of me. It made the rest of my icky Paris layover worth it.
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No Longer Full Of Hot Air.
Mama--my Lebanese mother-in-law's--daily clothesline;
on the back patio. Ballouneh, Lebanon.
Just lounging in the breeze and warm Autumn sun. Glad to be in Lebanon, with my family. Glad to be starting the 1-month trip. Glad to done with the 24-hrs. in transit.
Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EFS 18-55mm. lens
11.04.2007
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Nicolas; Qartaba, Lebanon.
Nicolas K., 10-years old. Qartaba, Lebanon.
Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EFS 18-55mm. lens
Qartaba, Lebanon
11.17.2007
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Lebanese Sheep Testicles.
My Lebanese husband's favorite; his family's recipe. ;)
2 lbs. Sheep Testicles; cleaned & prepared.
1/3 cup of Butter
3 oz. Garlic paste
1 T. White Pepper
1 T. Sweet Pepper
Salt
Lemon Juice
Sumac
Boil testicles for 2 mins. in unsalted water (*to remove smell). Once ready, sautée testicles with butter, garlic paste, white & sweet pepper--taking care not to burn--until no longer pink in the middle. At VERY END, add salt (*too early will cause the testicles to shrink), lemon juice and sumac to taste; cook for last 2 mins.
Garnish with lemons, rice, and/or green peppers (optional).
**All ingredients can be found in any Middle-Eastern, Arabic, Mediterranean and/or Eastern market.
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Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport; Nov. 2007
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (formerly Beirut International Airport) in Beirut, Lebanon is the only operational commercial airport in the country. It is the hub for Lebanon's national carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA).
In its 55+ years in operation, BRHIA has been nearly- destroyed countless times. Most recently, all 3 runways of the airport sustained significant damage from Israeli missile strikes during the July 2006 Lebanon War.
In September 2006, regular flights resumed and a reconstructed-BRHIA was once again open.
Beirut now has a world-class facility which is ranked among the top airports in the Middle East.
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Byblos Boats
Fishing boats in the historic port town of Byblos (Jbeil, in Arabic), Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea.
Almost always bustling with activity--both native fisherman and visitors to the nearby Souk alike.
Go up and introduce yourself to one of the COUNTLESS fisherman on their boat...for a small fee he may be willing to take you out on your own private tour of the Mediterranean Sea!
*Tip: Aim for the afternoon (i.e. after lunch) when the bulk of their fishing is usually done for the day. :)
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Shannon Dagher has been a member since 25 November 2007 and goes by SDagher.
Currently in Georgia.
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Shannon was born in Atlanta, to a Southerner & a Yankee as the firstborn of their twins. She grew up in the Greater L.A. area. She is a Cultural Anthropology student, focusing on the Middle East. She is equally passionate about travel & photography--working towards a living incorporating both. Her favorite place in the world is Lebanon. She suffers from a rare, neurological condition. And she loves peppermint ice cream.
You can also find Shannon at www.shannondagher.com.
