Tag Archives: day trip

Zegrzyńskie Canal

Posted on 24/07/2010 by

On Saturday 17 July 2010, I took one of my favourite cycle rides – from Warsaw to Nieporęt following the Zegrzińskie Canal. We were in the middle of a heatwave with temperatures in the thirties, so the 2 litres of … Continue reading →

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Lebanon in the Rain – Byblos and Tripoli

Posted on 12/12/2009 by

On the third day, 3 November 09, of our visit to Lebanon there was no let up in the rain, so we set off prepared to get soaked again on the second day of our guided tours. Travelling north from … Continue reading →

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Lebanon in the Rain – Baalbek, Ksara and Zahle

Posted on 05/12/2009 by

For days 2 and 3 of Kath’s visit to Lebanon we rented a car with driver and guide. Louise, our guide and seemingly a perpetual university student, was very knowledgeable.  She told us that Lebanon has 300 days of sunshine … Continue reading →

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Leptis Magna Image Gallery

Posted on 04/12/2009 by

This gallery shows images from Leptis Magna which were not used in the narrative post.

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Leptis Magna, Libya

Posted on 02/12/2009 by

Leptis Magna, around 130km east of Tripoli, Libya, is one of the most extensive and best preserved Roman sites around the Mediterranean. It’s been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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