Rainbow siting on my way to the swimming rocks. Ali was waiting for me and Ingrid, but no word from Ingrid, who must be on a graduation trip with her son,Will. The sea was a playground of waves, and lovely for swimming. We swam to the Sansour (seawall) and had fun catching waves that carried us up to the top of the seawall, where we allowed ourselves to be lifted up, grabbing at the slippery top of the wall, only to be pulled back down. These waves ("moj") were big, but round and friendly; joyful.
These are my swimming friends, Ali is on my right, orange. They decided to celebrate our birthdays today with brownies, little cakes, and fresh fruits that I've never eaten before; delicious. "Happy Birthday to Carolyn!" "Happy Birthday to Ali!" (and no, my birthday is not in June!).... While singing, the rain began to pour! Quick, eat those brownies! Cover the cakes!
Getting wet from above was ironic, but I enjoyed every drop.
Tomorrow Hasna (pink, center) invited me to join them in the Chouf, reserve, for a hike among the oak trees. We will picnic in the Jabal (mountains).
With report cards to write, I have to get cracking!
Nothing like a little outdoor inspiration to
get the job done.
20 days left in Lebanon.
Don't ask me how it feels; you already know.
