I didn't go to the South yesterday because the weather was really bad. He said that the olive oil harvest wasn't good this year. That they took the olives before the big rains, so they weren't fat and oily. I didn't really ask about the chemicals and all that. I don't know why.
A lot of trips have been cancelled in the last couple weeks because of weather. But I also think people are nervous. There was another bombing last night. And there are rumors about Nasrallah calling for a national strike for this government to step down.
There was a very heated faculty meeting on Friday about what to do in case of a potential emergency or lock down situation. The kids and teachers can't use their phones or leave. Some teachers who live in the southern suburbs were saying that they might have to call or leave. And others (like some of the foreign hires) were saying it's not fair if teachers can call and leave and not students.
Tensions were high all around.
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I have no idea how you managed to stay here during the war. I remember having cursed Lebanon a thousand times this past summer! You're very courageous, it wasn't easy at all. :)But i was in the mountains the whole time with my family, so i can't really say i actually know what you're talking about. We couldn't hear anything here, it was like Lala Land, only a more adult Lala Land where new night clubs were opened. (Even a Dunkin Donuts was opened in Kleiat!! Oh, and the Cuba Libre too.) The truth is, i wish i was in Beirut all that time... I was numb this entire summer. The only time i heard bombings, was when they bombed the Casino bridge. It really just seemed like really big fireworks... Oh, and shitty does mean winter! :) And um, i came across your blogs because i was insanely searching for anything to do with Kris Kenway. The guy is a genius, i think. I can't describe Beirut half as well as he did; and i live here! Um, enjoy your stay! I don't know if that's feasible at the moment, but do try to. :) Take care!!!
janio
i don't know why your new post isn't showing on your page - so i'm commenting on this one. i'm waiting for the fiance post!!! who is this guy??
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