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Got to the bus stop at palmyra and were told by a person that the bus station for damascus was 4km out of town and he would give us a ride for 50 syrian pounds. We protested and the price fell to 25. He drove us out to a restuarant and said this was ... Read more >

Palmyra

Thursday, 22 Jan 2009 | Views [981]

Hi All. Arrived at Palmyra after about 150km bus trip in the evening. New we were in the middle east as almost everyone had either a red and white headscarf or a head cover. Palmyra was an oasis town which was on the silk road and latter on the ... Read more >

Crac des chevaliers

Thursday, 22 Jan 2009 | Views [1377]

Hi All. Didn't go to Hama so didn't see the ancient waterwheels. We caught the train from Aleppo to Homs. Interesting exercise. Buy tickets then a minder takes you to the train police who says 'give me passport' then writes down the details then off ... Read more >

Aleppo 2

Saturday, 17 Jan 2009 | Views [978]

Hi All. Managed to find our way around despite not knowing which way was north, being unable to read the signs or speak arabic. Took a map rotation of 90 deg to get us going in the right direction. Visited the citidel. A very old fortress that dominates ... Read more >

Aleppo, Syria

Friday, 16 Jan 2009 | Views [1388]

Hi All. Yet another 20 hr bus trip! No eating or drinking. This was a stop when the bus driver needs a bathroom break type of bus trip. Arrived at Antakya in turkey near syria border. Looked for accomodation but not a tourist town. Found some expensive ... Read more >