A trip to the north- Ouyoun El Samak!

Last Sunday jamil’s cousin organized a trip to “Ouyoun Elsamak”, (springs of fishes-would be the literal translation!?)

The place is about half hour from Tripoli... it's situated just after "Elnabi Yousha3" village.

when we arrived, the beauty and the peaceful nature was overwhelming!

It’s been a long time since I sat at a cascade, hearing the sound of  falling stream , feeling the drops of fresh water hitting my face and my body! 

It was Hilarious!

I would have posted 100 photos

But I’d rather reduce the selection to less than 20! 

Ghadi’s first dream coming true, was the simple fact of traveling in the bus!

He always gazes at school buses and I’m sure that spending two hours in the bus was the best part of the day for him!

The narrow road leading towards the valley was a bit scary…in fact, too scary!

But  the views of the lake were breathtaking and somehow it distracted us.

As we arrived we had to cross an old steel bridge, which was so exciting  for Ghadi as well!

then the falling water embraced us with a fresh breeze and a loud manifestation declaring its presence.

 we had a peaceful walk in the surrounding nature

Ghadi took us this photo…

 not bad at all for a barely 3 years old!

OK, I DID some editing here, but not cropping!

Ghadi was so happy, surrounded by his cousins and getting all the attention he needs!

then just before we left he discovered the weird sensation of throwing stones into the running river below

so he started the procedure of collecting pebbles,

and throwing pebbles!

this lasted more than one hour,

until we announced we were leaving,

then he insisted on keeping one stone in his hand and did not let it go until he fell asleep in the bus on the way back!

Thank you God for granting us the chance to see the beauty of your creation

Thank you Mira for this nice family's day out

Thank you Jamil for being so helpful and supportive running after Ghadi all day long!