Rainy and grey

This looks a lot like Finnish fall, but actually pics are taken from the window of Baalbek-Beirut -minibus coming down from the mountains last spring. 

I (don't) get it

I have no idea what either one of these graffiti says, but I love the way they look.

Baths behind the banking street

The Roman baths are in a weird contrast with the modern buildings next to them in the rebuilt downtown Beirut.

Private Property

One rarely sees so many things being forbidden as in this sign in the middle of Beirut. Most of them make sense, but what about the one with the dollar sign?

Stop Solidere

Right next to Hariri's statue and memorial, St. George Hotel is fighting to stop the company founded by Hariri.

Stroll on the corniche

Once again the Beirut seaside promenade suprised me: The tanning granpas beckoned me to join and the pastry men gave me a bite.

You only live once

But mostly once is more than enough.

My kind of car

It would be nice to see what the owner of this car wears. I sure love his/her color palette.

Hizbollahland

More pictures and my article about Mleeta was published in Suomen Kuvalehti 18/2012. Unfortunately it's not online.

Walls that repeat

Stencil graffiti is very popular in Beirut. Here are some of the ones I saw all the time (and could somewhat understand).

Downtown shoe sellers

I would choose his little store over the neighbouring snakelady's. Not that I could afford anything from either of them.

It's not only a place for a Holiday

Holiday Inn is a good reminder that Beirut is not all fun and games. Though I wonder if they will get rid of it at some point.

My sweet MP

Just a short drive around shows the popularity of the northern politicians. Prime Minister's poster is bigger than the popstar's.

Ancient apple

Byblos is believed to be more than 7000 years old. But that still does not give them the right to serve old food.

Window shopping for all

Nowadays the ancient city of Byblos serves the needs of the Maronite community as well as those of the tourists.

Steps to the sea

I heard that the sea is not as polluted as in Beirut, so probably you could actually swim in Byblos.

Beirut balconies

The scenery from the balcony of my hotel room and also from my friend's balcony. Can you guess, which is which?