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                                           Seidanaya 

convent-1.jpg (52821 bytes) This historic and ancient Convent was set on a high hilltop not too far below the snow line.

Once again, I don't have the historic info to go with the pictures, I just enjoyed the beauty of the place.

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This chandelier is one of the most magnificent that I have ever seen.

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Once again, we took of our shoes and entered this beautiful shrine within the Convent.
convent-5.jpg (41865 bytes) Another beautifully crafted door

Two young boys just enjoying playing in the winter sunshine

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time.jpg (41437 bytes) Don't rely on the convent clock for a time check.

Further along the road, we pause for me to take a pic of a goat herd.

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In contrast to the motorway of earlier, we find ourselves in four wheel drive country following a bus and asking for directions in a sign postless part of the country.
lunch-1.jpg (50487 bytes) Ali and our driver took us way up high into the mountains to sample the delights of a superb restaurant serving typical Syrian food. Although we were quite late arriving, the proprietor had us fed and watered in some style.

Witness the superb selection of starters, a bit like a Meze. Tasty meat kebabs followed on. Syrian food is very tasty and quite spicy at times.

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Damascus once more