The Chouf
Tim's and Liz's parting wish:
to visit the Cedars of Lebanon.
We hired a taxi, got off to an early start and were hugging trees under the early morning sun.
These cedars are beloved and protected in Lebanon.
They grow slowly in the high mountains.
From the cedar grove, we switch backed our way down down down into the Qadisha Valley. There we visited a monastery, Ermitage St. Elisee, and
bought lovely olive oil made from the trees outside.
Finally a favorite parting picture.
Terracing is evident on mountain slopes throughout the valleys of Lebanon.
Imagine ancient times when these rock steps were built?
This and the beauty of the mountains is breathtaking.
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