Tartus

Tartus is on the coast, probably the last time we'll be on the shores of the med on this trip, but then we have the dead sea and the red sea and maybe some other seas to lookforward to. Tis nice and warm here, one of the main reasons we came. Also been enjoying more Syrian hospitality, which has to be some of the best in the world. The picture on the left shows us with a family in the viallage of Turki where we turned up unannouced, got invited into many houses and showered with tea, food and a great welcome. To go along with all the historical sites here, it makes this country a special place to travel. We've extended our visa here as 15 days was never gonna be enough, so now it looks like well be here for Christmas, and maybe in Jordan for New Year. Would be great to be camping in the desert at Wadi Rum for the 31st. We'll see. Chritstmas greatings to those of you who are celebrating it, thats the nearest you'll get to a card from me this year! btw, not sure if the last photo (of Crac) worked, doesnt on this PC, but then that might just be this PCs problem.