Day 24
This is the last weekend of the thru-walk. In some ways, it feels like its gone by so quickly but it also feels like we were taking the bus up north years ago. We were joined last night by 15 more hikers. It was a rather steep 300 m of uphill to the shrine of Nabi Ayoub (prophet Job). Here are Marco and Maurizio, the Italian journalists I mentioned yesterday, with the caretaker of the shrine.
The terrace has a panoramic view of the surrounding area. We could see the city of Sidon in the distance. The trail to the fortress of Niha was dramatic.
This was where the Emir Fakhreddine sought refuge with his soldiers. Not recommended for those with a fear of heights. I’ve gotten requests for more pictures of flowers and trees. Here is a Delb tree in the valley growing in the MIDDLE of the creek. Talk about stubborn.
We also ran into this little guy hanging out.
On the long stretches Marco and Maurizio taught me some more phrases in Italian. Wonderful day!
Congratulations from Dublin, Ireland. I have been following the trek over the past week courtesy of my friend Joseph who should have joined the group by now ‘Hi Joseph’. What the team are doing is amazing and how better to showcase the beauty of Lebanon to the tourist community at large. I paid a fleeting visit to Beirut in February, and when I return I hope to do a few days hiking on the LMT:) Travel safely and enjoy the last lap. The photography is stunning, looking forward to the book! Ciao, Maura
Hello Every One !!!
I want to salute and congratulate every one for on this wonderful advanture. Thanks for amazing photos ..
all the best …
Hey.
I am from Ammatour its situated 15-20 minutes drive north of Niha. Good to have you in our area.
I was googling images of the Nabi Ayoub Shrine and
it led me to this website.
Now that i live in KSA it gives me a lot of pleasure to see these places again.
I hope you enjoyed your Trip there.
best wishes