From a Different Point of View

This is the same building featured in yesterday's post, but it was taken from a different vantage point.

I just had to get a shot of that green pool in the hollowed out lot next to it.

Colorful Contrast

Sometimes, what with all the concrete and stone facing, Beirut can feel like a very gray, very monochromatic city.

But of course, look a little longer and you'll find a little bit of colorful contrast tucked in there waiting for you to see it.

Classics

Beautiful, typical (well, the scooter is typical) classics of the Beirut street.

Down the Street

The view down the sidewalk along one of the major roads of Ain el Mreisseh.

Knot

Rope tied into knots hold up the bamboo huts in that beautiful oasis in the Pine Forest. I present this collection of knots in honor of Natalia & Paul, Ruth & Guy, and Emily & James. Two couples are tying the knot today, and one having a belated celebration, and we are so happy for them.

Piled High

Disassembled pieces of scaffolding piled up at one of Beirut's many construction sites. It's funny, but I'm a little bit stunned by how well organized it is.

Downtown

This lovely little garden with a fountain that always seems to be running is so charming.

The garden belogns to one of the many mosques downtown. It's funny how many mosques and churches there are. Sure, they're outnumbered by the restaurants and shops, but not by much.

Above Bread Republic

One story up from Bread Republic in Achrafieh:

I liked the architectural details. And here, the street view:

There are lots of bakeries in Beirut, but Bread Republic is probably my favorite. They have a lovely ginger honey tea, and perfect cinnamon rolls (they please my American sensibilities, anyway).

Concrete Collage, Again

I really like putting images together in a collection like this. I think this post combined with the others I've published since February have done a pretty good job of representing the variety of this common architectural feature. Of course, I'm always on the lookout for a new pattern or new combination to add to my growing collection.

Want to see more images of concrete blocks that I've posted here at Beirut Pursuit? The link at the bottom of this post will take you to all the others.

Just Right

I love these doors. They have great symmetry and rhythm. The mix of diagonal, curving and straight lines is really well balanced. And they have just the right amount of rust and dust.