I'm back

A symbol of Lebanon

I have been to Beirut and back.  It was a great  experience.  Yes, Beirut is rather chaotic.  It has its refugees in their camp in the middle of the city somewhere. It has its distinct zones for Muslims and Christians.  There is all that but still, for me, it had a warm, welcoming feel and the people I met in my few days were so hospitable.   I was never kidnapped once. 

I did go for a three day training with Caritas International.  This meant I was well looked after.  The training was worthwhile.  The food was great.  The one complaint was that there was too much of it.  I got to do a little sightseeing trip to the Shrine of St Charbel (Maronite priest and monk) and on the way went through Byblos.  So I did much in my four days.  It was just a good all round experience.

See, nowhere is permanent.  It is good to move out and experience new places and new challenges.  It is all good for life.  Being in transition is not a bad place to be.  This week is back in Bangkok and onto another training, another learning, another challenge.  Life is in transition. The journey continues and I am doing okay.