30.11.09

In Bourj Hammoud

We recently went to Bourj Hammoud, the Armenian section of Beirut, to do some shopping. This was our first time back to that neighborhood since we left in 2007.

I took this picture along a street that is (as far as I know) always closed to traffic, which is probably my favorite thing about it. There are dozens of shoe stores along this road, and while we were there we picked up some new shoes for our kids. They needed it.
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  1. Leif Hagen30 November, 2009 14:45

    Sounds like a fun outing. How is the Armenian section different than "your" section of town?

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  2. Kate30 November, 2009 14:57

    Whenever I think of Beirut, I think of "The Paris of the Mideast," and I grieve for all that has been lost. Your photo makes me want to visit and walk the street with you!

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  3. Mary Ann30 November, 2009 15:16

    This particular corner of the Armenian section is recognized as a shopping destination, whereas my neighborhood is just residential. I've heard that Bourj Hammoud is the place to go to for custom made shoes, bespoke (tailored) suits, etc. I used to have all of my custom framing done there, though this time around I'm looking for something closer to home.

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  4. Tanya Breese30 November, 2009 22:36

    interesting buildings...I would love to shop there!

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  5. Lowell30 November, 2009 22:43

    A fascinating street. I also like the fact it is closed to traffic...makes shopping much more pleasant!

    Hope you find what you are looking for in Beirut!

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  6. Kris McCracken01 December, 2009 01:07

    This street has an awful lot of character.

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  7. suz01 December, 2009 06:50

    that's one sweet scooter!

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  8. Julie06 December, 2009 00:46

    An overpowering sense of decay ...

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