What this means is that I will describe the world as I see and experience it, from the perspective of observer, or witness. I endeavor not to judge or interpret; only share my work and travel experiences from as present moment a perspective as I can.
I arrived last night and the trip from Beirut to Tyre felt effortless, thanks to my friend who met me at the airport. Spent the day wandering around Tyre, tried to get farther South (near the border) to visit a former detention camp turned museum, and learned I need a permit, so I'll hope to do that another day. I see many colors here ...the sparkle of the sun and now the moonlight on the ocean, buildings painted a variety of shades from pale neutrals to bright orange, red, blue. Women's dress runs the range from leggings and short dresses to fully covered, always fashionable. As I have seen anywhere else in the world, children play in the streets. Today I saw at least three children playing with very authentic looking toy guns (pistols, rifles and automatic), and in their play they point the gun at another child's head. These toy guns are for sale in many of the shops.
Somewhere between Beirut and here the billboard images changed; the faces of artists and martyrs line the road from North to South. In the evening, cafes are busy and many people wander the narrow streets in the older section of the city. I have spent the whole day walking, sitting and observing; I have seen a lot of smiles today.
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