Syria

Well, it is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words so here you go.

This is pretty much what I will remember of Syria.

I only drove a few days through the country but I cannot say that I have been impressed. I thought that Egypt was pretty bad with their trash everywhere but it was nothing compared to Syria.

Fortunately there is always a “jewel in the rough” somewhere.

Old Damascus is one of the most magical place I have been in my life. It’s a complete labyrinth of small alleys which makes you step back in time about 200 years.

All the building are original and in various state of degradation or restauration.

Aleppo was also another extremely interesting discovery.
The covered market is absolutely unbelievable – apparently it’s been in operation for hundreds of years.

Too bad the rest of the country is not like this. Back on the road to Turkey.

Even the border crossing is full of garbage. No kidding.

How come you never see the real side and only the “postcard” pictures of a country? I have some ideas…

The weather has also changed dramatically since I have entered Syria.

It is gray, rainy and clowdy.