For our fourth day in Lebanon we decided to relax at the beach in Jbail. Amazingly, the beach is only 30 minutes from the mountains. We found a great spot to relax on the sandy beach and take a swim in the warm water of the Mediterranean. Because the climate of Lebanon is hot and humid during the summer, the beach was a welcome respite. The weather was definitely dependable in Lebanon; you can count on the hot, muggy days. It doesn't rain in the summer, so we never had to worry about bad weather ruining our plans. After drinking in our share of sun, we were invited to dinner by Hani's neighbors in Roumieh, Carla and her family. The dinner had wonderful food- delicious kabobs, fresh tabouleh, fries, nuts, watermelon, and much more. They also
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