October 1, 2001

It's been a long time since we've had a chance to walk in the hills around Zababdeh. The landscape isn't nearly as stunning now as it is after the rains in the spring, but it's still quite beautiful, and the evening weather this time of year is spectacular. We ran into our shepherd friend as we walked around the hills between Zababdeh and the University.

Part of an old wall in the fields.

We also took a look at stone ruins that seem to indicate there had once been a village here. There was a large hole (probably a well of some kind) as well as the ruins several stone walls. Given the shape and orientation of one building, our friend told us it was likely that it was a mosque.

Ruins and cave in the fields outside Zababdeh.

Nights are getting shorter, so our walk ended up in darkness lit by the full moon. Not a bad way to head home.