First Attempt at Skiing in Lebanon

January 30th, 2010

We were all geared up... had rented our skis and were set for a day of skiing in Faraya. Sietske, Bethany, Adrian (Sietske's son) and Adrian's friend were eager to get on the slopes for the first time this year. We pull into Faraya and we see motionless lifts and cars exiting the resort. The weather was too warm for skiing today.

Not easily discouraged we kept our ski rentals in the back of the truck and rented some snowshoes. Adrian and friend went off with other friends while we trekked around the mountains for the afternoon.

I had a great time. I wished I had brought Moza, she would've loved playing in the snow... maybe next time.

Another Beautiful Day in Beirut January 9, 2010

A few days after leaving (freezing) Minnesota, Moza and I decided to head to the beach and enjoy the beautiful sun in Beirut. We played in the water and enjoyed watching 4 orange cats that were quite terrified of Moza.

Notice you can see two cats in the hole - there were actually 4 shoved in this small hole (hiding from Moza) but they are hidden...

In the last picture you can see the smog of Beirut :( and the snow capped mountains in the background :)...