Baalbeck is 53 kilometers Northeast of Beirut. The journey through the mountains and into the Bekaa Valley takes about 1-1/2 hours.
After traveling over Mount Lebanon, we reach the Bekaa Valley. The northern part of the valley is used for grazing sheep, while the more fertile land is used to grow vegetables, fruits, grapes for the many wineries and of course, hashish.
A Bedouin camp in the Bekaa. They are a nomadic Arabic group who work in the fields. We saw satellite dishes on several of the tents.
A stop at Chateau Kefraya for a light lunch and a wine tasting. We felt like we were in Sonoma or Walla Walla.
The road leading into Baalbeck. You see a little bit of everything. Notice the middle lane is left open for passing, in both directions and often at the same time. The two lane road then becomes a four lane highway.
The streets of Baalbeck.
We have arrived in Baalbeck. Mari gets her first close glimpse at a camel under the watchful eye of his master.
After traveling over Mount Lebanon, we reach the Bekaa Valley. The northern part of the valley is used for grazing sheep, while the more fertile land is used to grow vegetables, fruits, grapes for the many wineries and of course, hashish.
A Bedouin camp in the Bekaa. They are a nomadic Arabic group who work in the fields. We saw satellite dishes on several of the tents.
A stop at Chateau Kefraya for a light lunch and a wine tasting. We felt like we were in Sonoma or Walla Walla.
The road leading into Baalbeck. You see a little bit of everything. Notice the middle lane is left open for passing, in both directions and often at the same time. The two lane road then becomes a four lane highway.
The streets of Baalbeck.
We have arrived in Baalbeck. Mari gets her first close glimpse at a camel under the watchful eye of his master.
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