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The Castle of Krak Des Chaveliers

A travel blog entry by kdwali

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... It advised that there were no more reinforcements and that the knights should negotiate a surrender. Depleted in numbers they did and gave up Krak to the Mamelukes under promise of safe passage. On reaching Tripoli they learnt that the letter had been a forgery!

Our host, Hatem, a long time friend of Maria gave me a through and informed tour of the grounds, the castle and ...

Day 4 - Syrian Experiance

A travel blog entry by kdaniel7979

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... and guided us throw the process. Truly very nice people who offered us food, tea and conversation.

Now you may think that this was outrageous, but for every "bad" thing that so experience....some one has it worse. Ali had left from Jordan to deliver some amoured 2004 SUV's....only problem...Iraq would does not accept any cars older than 2009 old (not sure why). Ali has been stuck in between the two borders for ...15 days! He missed his one ...

Crusader castle and a Pro-Government Rally

A travel blog entry by alexjasonworld

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When you need a break from a Roman ruin, why not visit a ruined castle instead……….or perhaps take a drive through a crowd of people drunk with the power of demonstration.

With increasing uncertainty about the situation in Syria and a slight feeling of unease about the rallies last night we made a decision to head straight to Palmyra and skip the Krak De Chevaliers ...

Salaam alaykum

A travel blog entry by suzymartin

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... cycling has been pretty lightweight in Syria; it's just too tempting to take up offers for shay (tea)! And tea takes a long time here, about 20 minutes brewing time, and at least double that for talking time. Furthermore, a tea is rarely ever just a tea. Once we've followed someone into their home, it's unlikely that we'll be able to leave before we've sampled a large quantity of Syrian home cooking. We bought an Arabic phrasebook for occasions such ...

Cracking Great Castle!

A travel blog entry by billnpat

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... as the Muslim forces dominated Syria. According to Lonely Planet, it is recognized as one of the most authentic middle-ages castles in the world. It does show signs of some reconstruction in the 1930s, but much of it… the keeps, towers, walls, portcullises (portculli?) and moats are the real deal.

We are camped at a restaurant just 150 metres away, with a great view of the castle.


Arrived safely this afternoon in Palmyra... will post more in a day or two.
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