 | Mar Musa, Syria |
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Perched high in a canyon in the Syrian desert is a Syriac monastery that opens its doors to all and encourages dialogue between faiths. I climbed several hundred steps past olive trees and shrublands on steep rocky slopes. At the top, I met ...
... on a terrace staring out into the dusty desert expanse, before driving back to the nearby town and Damascus. Following the visit to Mar Musa eight of us went out to a really classy Damascus joint in the Christian Quarter of the old city. Alex met a ...
... ones. I can now, however, say unequivocally that my favourite single place so far is the monastery of Mar Musa, Syria. It is ancient, beautiful, peaceful, hospitable and spiritual. When I reached the top of the steps I hadn't gone more ...
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Putting life on hold
Posted on Sep 15, 2005, 13:04:05
Syria is great... if you are up for it, get yourself out to Mar Musa... it's an ancient monestary in the middle of the desert. I've never been anywhere so quiet in my life. You can stay there for free as long as you help out with chores. Very ...
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