Last weekend we went with some other people from our hiking group to plant trees in the Shouf mountain area. An NGO had raised seedlings of native species, several varieties including almond and cedar. We planted around 100 trees in a small village that had two large reception halls practically next door to each other, one Druze and one
Christian, with their respective cemeteries beyond. We planted trees along the Druze hall, and across the steet at a small park, and along the road. As we started planting the mayor came along, and offered to help, first by sending two Syrian workers to help and then by actually grabbing a shovel himself, as someone captured the moment on camera. Later he went and got a huge pile of sandwiches for us.
Christian, with their respective cemeteries beyond. We planted trees along the Druze hall, and across the steet at a small park, and along the road. As we started planting the mayor came along, and offered to help, first by sending two Syrian workers to help and then by actually grabbing a shovel himself, as someone captured the moment on camera. Later he went and got a huge pile of sandwiches for us. 
Here's Tom, with his handiwork.
Odd signs seen on the way:
Bridge Lust
Gallerie Elegant Seat
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