Syria is great, in the last couple days we traveled from Damascus to Palmera, a very intact roman city. Where we hiked around and watched a great sunset from the castle. Sadly the city next to the ruins where we stayed has fallen on hard times so the people have become very desperate for buisness. This has made them very pushy and they are constantly trying to rip you off. So we decided to leave for Crac de Chaveilers(sp?).
"Crac" is said to be one of the finest castles in the world and it shows. It is perched up on the top of a tall hill over looking a huge valley in some of the most beautiful countryside we have experieinced since traveling. (no more desert, finally) We toured the giant castle and decided to have a little fun while we were at it.
Willie bet me a hundred dollars to jump in the Castle's water reservoir which we decided was a great idea. We then quickly chose to forget the money and both do it. It was a little sketchy since we didnt know how the Syrian guards would react, but i figured if they caught us we could just ask for forgiveness later (just as my elders have taught me :). Also the water was not the cleanest, but it sounded fun so we went for it.
Willie's Jump
Sunset from the Castle
To: Lacie
We have fufilled our end of the agreement, we wore just the rediculous neon shorts infront of a famous monument as you can see from the pictures. So now we hope you hold up your end of the deal by brining us both a couple Dicks Burgers to the airport when we arrive home.
~Ryun and Willie
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