We manage to get everything on/in the car by 10am and head out of Damascus to Krak des Chevaliers (Crack de Chevrolet). This is one of the best preserved Crusader castles in the world (Duncan, you would love it!). It remains in such good condition because the Christians abandoned it, despite the fact they had 5 years provisions, so it never went through a massive attack. It sits on the top of a steep hill with magnificent views over the green valleys below. Walking through the rooms (we recommend going with a guide) you can imagine what it may have been like to live there. We drive to Hama in the late afternoon and check into the Cairo Hotel. Great place – clean rooms, hot water, and friendly staff.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Monday 21 April (day 52)
We manage to get everything on/in the car by 10am and head out of Damascus to Krak des Chevaliers (Crack de Chevrolet). This is one of the best preserved Crusader castles in the world (Duncan, you would love it!). It remains in such good condition because the Christians abandoned it, despite the fact they had 5 years provisions, so it never went through a massive attack. It sits on the top of a steep hill with magnificent views over the green valleys below. Walking through the rooms (we recommend going with a guide) you can imagine what it may have been like to live there. We drive to Hama in the late afternoon and check into the Cairo Hotel. Great place – clean rooms, hot water, and friendly staff.
