July 10

Laundry came, no problem (I really worry about things too much - I think it is genetic). Off to Crac - taxi to the bus station about 75 SYP and Bus to Homs 150. About 2 hours (and saw one water wheel in Hama). Took a taxi from Homs to Crac (I know, but I was tired) - stopped to pick up some much needed cash (10,000 SyP) and 45 minutes later I was walking around Crac

Don't know what to say that the pictures won't add. 'Amazing' doesn't do it justice. The view from the hotel isn't bad either. Tomorrow Palmyra (no money worries today, the first day I can say that). Don't arrive in Aleppo on a Thursday evening and expect much luck. But I have plenty now. Next night Palmyra, then 2-3 nights in Damascus then off to the next part in Amman.

VERY nice meal at the LP recommended place near Crac. No luck with watching the 3rd place game, hotel didn't have the channel [met a couple of interesting Swiss though]