Palymyra January 14th 2007 Roman ruins.
Columns and old streets.
Probably the only place in Syria that has been negatively affected by tourism. A real shame.
Offers of cheap hookers (not accepted).
Great sunset on a hill. ... read more
Middle East » Syria » East » Palmyra Following the breakup of the Ottoman Empire during World War I, Syria was administered by the French until independence in 1946. In the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Syria lost the Golan Heights to Israel. Syrian troops - stationed in Lebanon since 1976 in ... ... read more
Well. For some, non grandious reason a friend and I are riding bikes from eastern Turkey to Syria and Lebanon then north to Iran, Central Asia and onwards to Russia.
Just for kicks really.
Hope you enjoy the photos and gramatically poor writing.... full info