Today Rise Thy Sun and Smile thy Clouds because my homeland was declared the most recommended to visit city on earth…..
10452 km2 of territory, the land of change, the land of rebellion, the origin of tradition, the thrive of change, a country like no other, a population: one of a kind, a dream, a hope a candle and a piece of heaven on earth……..
…. ومن أنا؟ لا تسأل! سمراء منبتها في ملتقى ما التقت شمس وشطآن، لي صخرة علّقت بالنجم أسكنها طارت بها الكتب قالت تلك لبنان… سعيد عقل
This is how the great Said Akl described it. Despite all drawbacks in this wounded piece of heaven on earth. Yes, my country may have lots of drawbacks, but this is why we are here, we were not born in this land by mistake, we came because we have a mission, a will to make this land a true myth……..
Today, more than any day, we can stand proud of our capital, but in this same moment, great responsibilities arise!! Responsibilities that oblige us to protect it and save it not only with arms but also with thought….
Getting to the top was a hard journey, yet staying there would be harder, it would require strength, power and solitude, Hand in Hand for a better tomorrow!
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/01/11/travel/20090111_DESTINATIONS.html?8dpc
Sarah R. Hajj
January 14, 2009
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