In a simple way
you could say there are more Muslims in the
south and more Christians in the north. And
with the Lebanese Druze and Jews there are a
total of nearly two dozen religious groups
recognised by the state. This mix of culture
makes Lebanon what it is.
for me to ride with my Neo 10m. I even saw
a turtle diving as I skimmed across the
water. After kitesurfing we enjoyed a great
sunset, sharing the experience with the
Lebanese kitesurf community.
I wanted to do some SUP Yoga before I left.
In Byblos, an ancient harbour founded by
the Greeks 5000 years ago, I almost get
arrested by the police. It's my own fault as I
forgot to introduce myself. I am reassured
by Astir who says the worst case would have
been deleting the pictures on our camera. I
go back on the water and enjoy the
atmosphere before taking a walk through
the streets of this city, once known for its
textile trade with Mesopotamia.
In Saida, one of the great cities of the south,
I ask Astir about the meaning of green flags
flying over the city, accompanied by large
portraits of young men. She explains that
the flags represent Esbola and its martyrs
missing in action.
Back to the water and I scored a kite session
at Guava. A beautiful spot with a long and
really super nice white sand beach. The
water was warm, the wind light but enough
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