A day on the mountains
Maysa Halabi
One long hike, three valleys and the best picnic spot we have ever found.
We left the village before dawn, following a shepherds' trail that climbs through pine forest into open meadows. By mid-morning the clouds were below us.
The trail is well marked but steep in places, so take your time and drink often. We stopped at a small lake for lunch and had the whole view to ourselves.
Check the weather the evening before, tell someone your route and carry layers. Mountain weather changes fast, even on a sunny day.