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New year's eve

In a country infamous for its nightlife - and two lads desperate to enjoy all what Beirut has to offer - one may think we had a wild party to celebrate new year's eve. That actually was the plan. But what's the best time to get sick? I guess the day just...

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10 janvier 2007

Dinner with friends

There are things that we miss terribly when we're away, and that we haven't mentioned yet: Friends and Oysters. (no way we shall tell you which one we like the most...) So we decide to combine the two. Here we go for an "apero dinatoire" (Jeremie's favourite...

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9 janvier 2007

Snow!!!!!!!!!!

Hey! what's Christmas without snow? We got beautiful blue sky since we've arrived. No complaint since this allows us a good transition from Africa. On 25th, it starts snowing heavily. After our dull good weather in Goma, it feels really nice.

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8 janvier 2007

Celebrating Christmas - part II

On December 25th, we are invited at Rita's father family. If the plan was to lose some weight in Lebanon, I guess we had it all wrong... What awaits us is another Lebanese feast. First, dozens of mezzes, then the traditional Turkey, and for those who...

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6 janvier 2007

Celebrating Christmas

This is our first Christmas together with familiy in Lebanon since we got married 2 years ago. We haven't been here for ages. Needless to say we are delighted to meet again all our loved ones. This year, Christmas is celebrated at Mireille's place, Rita's...

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5 janvier 2007

Family

i From left to right: my brother, my mother, my father, me, and Jeremie. It's been years I haven't spent Christmas in Lebanon, and a full year without visiting my country. Spending some time home with parents and friends was what I needed most. This post...

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4 janvier 2007

Santa Claus in Lebanon

In Lebanon, one can find Santa Claus everywhere. When it's Christmas time, lots of people, of all age (yes that's right, of all age) wear those hats. Some even put theirs on the top of the seat of their cars... That's just one fun aspect of our beloved...

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3 janvier 2007

Trip to Lebanon

Needless to say there was no other place for us to celebrate Christmas and New Year's Day than Lebanon. We'll tell you more in the coming days about our visit there. Apart from its superb food, crazy drivers, and amazing nightlife, Lebanon characterizes...

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24 octobre 2006

Hezbollah's victory

I went to Lebanon a couple of months ago and all along the road heading south from Beirut, one could see those posters. This is Hezbollah's propaganda. A divine victory? Tell me about it! This is what the Lebanese won: 1200 civilians dead (including many...

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27 juillet 2006

A Famous Psychic

This news comes from Associated Press. Since he predicted the murder of former Prime Minister Hariri and as well as Journalist Tuene, Michel Yayek, psychic, has become very famous in Lebanon (he actually gained notoriety when he predicted US space shuttle...

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