Ahlaan Waslaan Libaan

i have this thing for cities- for cities that speak- for cities like Beirut

from what a work trip allowed me- i fell in love with this city.

its got everything that mesmerizes me- age, maturity, love, variety, violence, style, fusion, mystery, mother nature, civilization, patriotism, societies, religions, passions, and i can go on

there is so much stimuli to set the mind on the 'i wonder..' mode and made be want to think and want to find out, want to know more, want to see for myself, want to feel it

there's this very glamorous face to the city- trendsetters in fashion, French influence, a dynamic youth
there's a struggle everyday- poverty, inflation, joblessness, parting from loved ones, political instigation in the society, a feeling of un accomplishment

but there is a vibe- a vibe of hope, a vibe of optimism, a vibe of change, of happiness, of a tomorrow

i've promised myself another trip- end of spring