Well we managed to make it to Tyre and back. It was interesting. To begin with the trip there took us just under four hours!!! This is what I used to do in 1hr 20mins. There was a huge traffic jam whilst trying to get around Sidon. That was the main problem. We had to go around rather than through because of the main overpass being blown up. (Last Picture) Coming home was much better, about 2hrs. I went down with two friends and their two little girls. It was amazing going down the highway, and even before that in Beirut, just trying to get as far as the airport. It took ages because you have to detour around the bridges that are down. I will put a couple of photo's up. These are mine Deb, but not as impressive I'm afraid. They were taken from a moving vehicle, often through the window. Maybe if I go down on my own I can stop and get some better ones. Anyway, the destruction is massive on the highway but they have done huge amounts of clearing away already. Most of the bridges are now just half bridges as they have already removed the damaged sections. (Picture No2) Also the craters in the road are mostly filled in with gravel. There was one unfixed that we drove right past (First Picture) and there are a few places on the highway where you suddenly come across a pile of old tyres in the middle of the road to warn you there is a crater. More to follow.
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Well I am not looking forward to the trip down to Tyre if it's going to take 4 hours. Imagine after flying from the States and having 6 hours in Amsterdam and who knows how long in Jordan - Maybe we will spend the night in Beirut???? Can we crash on your floor along with all the animals you are looking after!!
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Jeanette
Well, hello there. This is a nice surprise. You are more than welcome to our floor, we could maybe even spring a matress or two :)When are you coming?
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