Syria was a place that I thought would be a bit mysterious. Once I got there it didn't feel strange at all. This is the story for me in so many travels. I really like Syria though. It has the best falafel in the world and I'm a huge fan of falafel. The people are really nice and the country feels so rich with history. When I came in December 2008 it was cold though. Cold and grey. I'd like to come and spend more time in Syria when the weather is warmer and the countryside is green. The people are really nice and even the secret police helped me to catch a ride.

Map of Syria

Rooftops and dishes in Damascus. December 2008.

Apartment building in Damascus. December 2008.

Church in Damascus. December 2008.

Ruins in the old market of Damascus. December 2008.

Roadway in central Damascus. December 2008.

Hejaz railway station. No longer for trains. December 2008.

View through a red window in the Hejaz railway station. December 2008.

View through a blue window in the Hejaz railway station. December 2008.

Fancy hotel in Damascus. December 2008.

Central Damascus. December 2008.

Cinema in Damascus. December 2008.

At the border with Lebanon. December 2008.

Park in Aleppo. December 2008.

Mais showed me around a bit in Aleppo. December 2008.

Clock tower near where I stayed in Aleppo. December 2008.

Gate to the Aleppo fortress. December 2008.

View of Aleppo from the fortress. December 2008.

View of central Damascus, near the main museum, December 2008.

View of the fortress in Aleppo from the bottom, December 2008.

View of the fortress in Aleppo from the bottom, December 2008.

View of the fortress in Aleppo at the top, December 2008.

View from the fortress in Aleppo, December 2008.

Passport Stamps

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