Here is the next Beirut entry:
My second day in Beirut my friends took me out to see some sights. One of these sights included a trip up to Harissa which is about 20km north of Beirut. This is the site of the largest statue of the virgin Mary in the world. She is huge! She is known as "Our Lady of Lebanon". She weighs in at 15 tons of bronze. You can take the circular stairs to the top and catch a great view. I got a bit dizzy on the way up. This is quite a popular place of pilgrimage for many catholics.
This next picture was taken from the top of the Mary's stairs.
Also, there is a very large cathedral which has a spectacular view of the coastline. The cathedral has a really funny shape and I asked my friend what the meaning behind it was. He thought that it was built to look like a ship. I think he said some more stuff, but I forgot! :(
Another attraction at this site is the gondola lift called teleferique which takes you from Mary all the way down to the sea (not actually in the water!). We opted to drive the very steep and winding road up to the top. It was a very beautiful drive with fantastic views around each corner.
This next picture is taken from the view point by Mary. The church is the Melkite Greek Catholic basilica of St. Paul. 
It was a beautiful day spent with beautiful people. I actually have 2 more posts to do just from this one day in particular. More to come soon! :)
3 comments:
No comment relating to anything in particular, I just wanted to let you know I have enjoyed my time reading your blog and am praying that God will gift you with amazing talents and gifts in the area of "tongues."
We miss you but wouldn't want you here if God wants you there. However, I sure would like to strum a few with you!
I love all the pictures, I really like the ones that have you in them. I miss you very much, feel like it has already been a year :(
Love you
Two more posts huh?? Hmmm. Just teasing no pressure, not like I am stalking your blog everyday or anything! HaHa...Love Ya!
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