Downtown Beirut

Lebanon day 1

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August 11th 2008
From the day I met Hani, he told me about his beautiful Lebanon. Finally, five years after meeting, we traveled together to Lebanon where I met his immediate family for the first time. Our first attempt to travel to Lebanon on May 10th was squelched when fighting erupted just days prior to our departure. The airport was closed, so our trip was cancelled. We prayed the situation would calm down ... read more

Middle East » Lebanon » Beirut

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Lebanon has made progress toward rebuilding its political institutions since 1991 and the end of the devastating 15-year civil war. Under the Ta'if Accord - the blueprint for national reconciliation - the Lebanese have established a more equitable po... ... read more