is the only thing really super right now. Electricity is bad, Internet is slow, situation in the country is not good, humidity is bad, temperature is high, oh well what else....

Spend a day at the beach yesterday, no not in one of those posh high end, or what they believe to be high end and overpriced and over pretended beach resort in this country, no, on a self styled beach resort with a rickety beach hut serving as bar/kitchen, tables and sunshades on the beach and a big gazebo with a sunroof, here in Tyre. Surprised to see the locals drinking Vodka at 10 in the morning at one table, another table decorated with a bottle of black label and in the next corner fully observant women sipping water and juice. Well, there is tolerance in this country, practiced every day in front of our eyes, so why can't this work supposedly everywhere? Right here it is demonstrated, otherwise how would a hijab and an a string bikini go side by side, along with Rose water and Black Label?? Observing this, it becomes clear again that the 'normal' people have no problems with each other, it is the abnormal people that have propelled themselves into power, by hook and by crook, that are fanning the difference for no greater good other then their self enrichment. The fish stinks from the head and a creation of an unaccountable elite will only work for so long. Happenings in Brazil and other countries would confirm this. BS only goes so far, eventually it is taken for what it is worth, nothing!

So, enough of these private observations, the food in this place was actually good. I stayed with what I normally eat, i.e. Taouk. The water, well that is another story in this country. An article in an English language newspaper in this country at the beginning of the month themed that this countries beaches are swimming with waste. True, my observations since a long time and that's why I have never set foot into the water here. Although the article cites that the beaches in the south  are still classified as good. I waded into the water and after encountering the first plastic bag and other not identifiable forms or floating matter, I waded out in a hurry, never to go back. It just confirmed what was on my mind all along, no swimming in this countries waters whatsoever, exceptionally maybe only in the pools. If this country only could start to look after it's environment, it would be so much more attractive.

So the Super Moon was last night and tonight as well. It is really big and wonderful to observe. Would be nice if it could rise above the sea, but it won't do that, always comes up behind the Lebanon Mountain range out of the Syrian desert. Wondering what else will come from that direction to us?? Again photography has not picked up speed, except for the moon I think I did not take a sensible photo the whole week. Nothing much more to say, counting down the days, not only to go on leave but also to go on early retirement. :))

Have a great time !