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LebanonPostcard
presents the Book: "A
Million Steps - Discovering the Lebanon Mountain Trail" by
Hana El-Hibri and photographs by Norbert Schiller.
A
Million Steps is a thrilling yet intimate view of the 440 km trail
that runs through the remote and majestic Lebanese mountains.
Hana El-Hibri and her fellow hikers were the first to walk the
entire route from north to south, and her up-close account of
the journey is accompanied by Norbert Schiller’s stunning
photos, capturing the region’s diverse wildlife, its stunning
scenery and the colorful characters who live there. It is an adventure
of discovery, beauty and companionship to be treasured by all
who value Lebanon’s rich rural heritage.
Read
the Press Release: Lebanon’s
natural beauty is known throughout the world, even earning it
the name “the Switzerland of the Middle East.” Travelers
from all over come to Lebanon to ski down the famous slopes of
Faraya, photograph the ancient Roman ruins in Baalbek or swim
in the serene Mediterranean Sea.
But Hana El-Hibri’s
debut release, A Million Steps – Discovering the Lebanon
Mountain Trail, takes those interested in adventure and discovery
on a journey to a little-before-seen world, a side of Lebanon
that cannot be reached by car or plane but simply just by walking.
In April 2009, El-Hibri
was among the first group of hikers to walk the entirety of the
LMT from north to south, a 440km path winding through the Lebanese
countryside. The thru-walk’s mission was to bring awareness
to Lebanon’s environmental and rural issues as well as push
for legislation that protects the land and its species. Their
trek quickly gained international attention, and El-Hibri decided
to continue the call for ecological conservation, writing what
would one day soon become A Million Steps.
El-Hibri’s vivid
descriptions bring the splendor of the LMT to life. The trail
holds a rich diversity she explores with a hiker’s intimate
perspective, appreciating each element of nature like an individual
piece of art. She notes the wide range of animal and plant species
on the LMT—from marigolds to poppies, maples to cedars,
storks to goats and much more. She also explores the full spectrum
of scenic views, walking down the banks of rivers, climbing up
the steep slopes of mountains, strolling along flat fields. The
vast history she noticed is also startling, with ancient ruins
from the Phoenicians and Romans dotting the trail.
But her journey was
about the beauty not only in nature but also in the people along
the LMT. Passing through 75 villages, El-Hibri and her team were
treated to true Lebanese hospitality. The book contains intimate
portraits of some of the villagers who welcomed the hikers into
their homes and shared their food and stories. El-Hibri gained
a deep sense of heritage, as she stayed with families of all confessions,
professions, political associations and personalities. Regardless
of their tradition, the villagers all shared the true Lebanese
trait of warmth and generosity, and they added an unexpected but
wonderful aspect to El-Hibri’s story.
With text accompanied
by the stunning photography of Norbert Schiller, A Million Steps
is a vibrant and touching journey that reveals the true beauty
of Lebanon and its people, one step at a time.
A Million Steps, Discovering the Lebanon Mountain Trail
Hard Cover: 29 x 22 x 3 cm, 1670 grs, 288 pages >>Extracts
of the Book
Portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the
LMT Association
Table
of Contents
Acknowledgements
Foreword
The LMT: A trail of hope
Introduction
The adventure begins
The
North
Day 1: Qbaiyat
to Tashea
Day 2: Tashea to Qemmamine
Day 3: Qemmamine to Kfar Bnine
Day4: Kfar Bnine to Bqaa Sefrine
Day 5: Bqaa Sefrine to Ehden
Day 6: Ehden to Wadi Qannoubine
Day 7: Wadi Qannoubine - Rest day
Day 8: Wadi Qannoubine to the Cedars
Day 9: The Cedars to Hasroun
Day 10: Hasroun to Tannourine
Mount
Lebanon
Day 11: Tannourine
to Aqoura
Day 12: Aqoura to Afqa
Day 13: Afqa – Rest day
Day 14: Afqa to Hrajel
Day 15: Hrajel to Kfar Dibiane
Day 16: Kfar Dibiane to Baskinta
Day 17: Baskinta to Mtain
Day 18: Mtain to Falougha
Day 19: Mtain – Rest day
Day 20: Falougha to Ain Zhalta
Day 21: Ain Zhalta to Barouk
Day 22: Barouk to Maasser el Shouf
Day 23: Maasser el Shouf to Niha
Day 24: Niha to Jezzine
The
South
Day 25: Jezzine
to Aitanit
Day 26: Aitanit – Rest day
Day 27: Aitanit to Rachaiya
Day 28: Rachaiya to Hasbaiya
Day 29: Hasbaiya to Marjaayoun
The team
Glossary of
Arabic words
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