umu zakaria Posted January 1, 2008 Maansha Allah. Historic city. I do miss the large shawarmas. I went there for my honeymoon, i always wanted to go somalia but it was not safe so i choose syria. I did find the traffic very annoying with all the honking but rest was wonderful short stay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urban Posted January 1, 2008 ^lol@honking. Even when the traffic lights are Red walahi, there's always someone I remember walking through most of those places, especially Suuq al Xamiidiya. Seriously, if you're a foreigner in that market, the shop owners will hunt you like hungry wolves. As soon as you walk in, you can spot them pointing at you from a distance What a place North great pictures bro, if only mine were as good. A sarfiis (service ) is one of those 9-seater+ buses that roam around the city. Have you visited Xalab Castle? Mashallah, it was an amazing historic castle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted January 1, 2008 ^^Yes I did. Pics to come as soon as I can upload them. Hama aswell and Palmyra. Never got on a safriis (they didnt look too inviting). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted January 2, 2008 WOW ,,,,,,, Nice pics ,,,, i was avoiding the topic a bit coz i thought it is about politics and what Syria had gone through during the 2007 ... Now i understand ,,,,,,,,, I liked the lil hat though ,,,,,,,,,,,, looool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGONGE Posted January 2, 2008 Originally posted by Northerner: Ngonge, both sides? :confused: There is a Shiica side of the Mosque. As I was wondering about and trying to check the place out, a Shiica imam beckoned to me and told me to enter a big side door. In there, there were lots of crying people! I have no idea if they cry all the time or it was a special occasion. I legged it out of there as soon as I could. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nehanda Posted January 2, 2008 Wow. Great photos Northerner, will add Syria in my list of most see places. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allamagan Posted January 2, 2008 A year ago The Umayyad mosque The remains of Ayub Al Ansaari's Damascus fort His armies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allamagan Posted January 2, 2008 a local custom City overview Mazakin, the little mogadishu of Dimishiq Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allamagan Posted January 2, 2008 Inside the Omayyad Mosque Shia shrine in the town.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted January 2, 2008 ^^Thanks but I can see any of the pics Ngonge, I didnt see anyone carry their stones for prayer so I think i was in our part of the mosque Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibtisam Posted January 4, 2008 North Fab pictures. I miss that place, I might have to head back there again..soon. I can hear it calling me. Post the rest of the pictures and can u send me ones with the little one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted January 5, 2008 ^^Hello. Hope all is well and you have got all those assignments in. Here are more pics. Salahudiin Museum (closed on Eid day) Hosting site is down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted January 13, 2008 People still enjoying Eid On we travelled north to Krak De Chaveliars as spectacular Crusader castle. A view from the top looking west towards Lebanon and the Bekka Valley. The snow capped mountain is actually in Lebanon :cool: The other side We carried on north up to Allepo (Xalab) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaliyyah Posted January 13, 2008 ^^nice pics North. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted January 13, 2008 St Simeon's Monastery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites