At the Castro's under Qalaat al Shmammis

At the Castro's under Qalaat al Shmammis, originally uploaded by CharlesFred.

We are (finally) back in Amsterdam, after a second 24 hour delay (thick fog at Damascus airport both Sundays). Yes, it was mostly warm (18-20 degrees by day , 8-10 degrees by night) and sunny. Just a misty afternoonon the 24th and a misty/cloudy day on the 26th (here).

I am not surprised about the links on google. I have posted quite a few photos of Qalaat al-Shmammis which is about my favourite place in the whole world!!!

We know our friend Castro from earlier visits (seen in 2005 and invited into his tent in 2008) and it was a wonderful experience to see him again this time. More about him later.