Lebanon 2008 265

Lebanon Day 9

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January 30th 2009
In addition to hearing about the wonderful food, people, and place of Lebanon from Hani, I also continuously heard about how Lebanon had a great gold market. Anyone who knows me knows that I love jewelry and especially yellow gold. So after much convincing, we decided to check out the gold market in Burj Hammoud. It's a crowded little section with block and block of little shops. While I didn't fi ... 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