From Hasbani to Masnaa – the border with Syria

After a very long night in the tent we continued our trip towards the border with Syria.

Just when we left the South/Nabatieh Governorate and while entering Bekaa from the South, we all of a sudden got stopped in a James Bond like manoeuvre by a big black car with tinted windows. Cutting off the way we were driving – two guys approached us. “Routine control” by Hezbollah. After maybe 3 more minutes approx 10 Lebanese soldiers showed up for another control. So we got questioned in a joint Lebanese Army/Hezbollah interrogation during maybe 2 hours before we could continue our trip. If I was not in the Hezbollah registry before, then I am sure I am now.

Other than that there is nothing very special to mention for today. The ride on small dirt roads, through Olive groves and along small water courses was very pleasant though pretty long as well.

Once we arrived in Masnaa (border with Syria) we got picked up by Ado’s parents who brought us and the bicycles to Beirut.