Byblos is an ancient city, beautifully situated on the Mediterranean Sea, with a Crusader castle and Roman ruins. Byblos is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited town. Byblos was called Gebal in the Bible and the Crusaders salled it Giblet. Its ancient name, Byblos, is thought to derive from bublos, the Greek word for papyrus, as the town was a stopping off point for papyrus shipments in Phoenician times.
Crusader Castle at Byblos.
Byblos Harbour at sunset.
Harissa
Harissa is only about 20 kms from Beirut, but is 650 metres altitude from the coast. We took the popular Teleferique (cable car) up and down the mountain. It gives a fascinating view going up, even going between some apartment buildings, allowing a view inside as you glide past.
The view about 1/2 way up the mountain - the cable car 'station' is way off in the distance, by the coast.
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Happy New Year. Beruit looks fascinating. You're really getting to see the Middle East up close.
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