young fishermen
More than half of my life In Lebanon was spent by the beach. We used to not even wait till school was over before moving to our summer little home by the seaside. With life on the shores of the Mediterranean came certain traditions, like swimming one hour-long to reach a cargo ship and jump from its deck, take a knife and a lemon on a ‘haske’ (a flat wooden row-boat), and dive to some nearby rocks to loosen sea urchins from the rocks, open them, clean them with seawater and then finally garnish them with some lemon juice before scooping out the orange caviar and humming our enjoyment. I can say for certain that life by the beach was always the highlight of the whole year for us children. This past summer I wanted to relive another special excitement from my childhood, which was waking up at dawn and joining the fishermen for 5 or 6 hours to witness the process of their daily catch. There is no meditation as soothing as those early morning hours spent rocked by slight movement of the boat, warmed by the early rays of morning sun and serenaded by fishermen’s songs as they dive in and out of the water in search for their sea dwellers.
the cage
I know I’ve said this before, but I can’t think of anything else to say at the moment other than I am loving this series. 🙂
I’m new to your site and am loving it already!
Ronnie
Thank you so much Ronnie! 🙂
Fab!!
LOVE the Basket Bokeh!!
Thank you stuart!
Exception lighting in this pic makes it … and gives an impression of a time that is past in your life … while also bringing a smile.
Thank you Frank about this reflection on the image!
Gorgeous as ever.. that bottom shot of the cage is just plain beautifull
Thank you Hellen!
I love your photos and stories! My professor is from Lebanon and I shared the blog with him because your photographs really capture the beauty of the region and I thought he would like the stories you include on the posts. I can’t wait to see more photos from the other places you have been in the world!
Thank you for that. And many thanks for sharing my blog with your professor! I hope he enjoyed it 🙂
Your photos and stories are wonderful..
reminded me of my youth at the beach- some of it spent with you on the shores of the mediteranean. in my older age, i’ve had to replace the mediteranean sea by the pacific ocean, but the mediteranean’s warmth, seafood, fishermen hold a very special spot in my heart. thanks for reminding me.
Your stories also shows the culture I never knew about. Great writing..
Thanks Haydar! Great to hear from you here 🙂 Yes, something so special about the warm mediterranean.. never to be forgotten!
Thanks Jenny!
Your welcome!
I know Lebanon is beautiful place…and trough your photos and words you do an amazing job highlighting that beauty.
Thank you! I really hope so. I wish everybody could see how beautiful it is!
Wow Mimo you have done it again. Beautiful subject matter and I love the sepia tone.
Thank you so much!
Aloha Mimo! A striking picture of the two young fishermen against a pleasing and heavenly backdrop. IMO, you captured a bit of the “divine”. Blessings Hon! 🙂
Many thanks Ron 🙂
You’re very welcome, Mimo! Cheers! 🙂
uhh, I love the ocean and for me it’s the perfect meditation spot as well. On a boat or on shore. Awesome pics!
Thank you Scott! Yes, the ocean or sea are very soothing and calming aren’t they?
yes. Even when I see a picture I get a sudden good chill. I’ve always felt like my soul is attached to the sea in some way. I just wish I lived closer to it, although in Michigan we’re blessed with the great lakes but it’s not the same
The great lakes must be also quite something be live near to!
hehehehe… you just reminded me of my childhood in Morocco! Amen to the sea urchins :D! Truly delicious, especially after you caught them yourself. Amen to the long swims and hard to climb into fishermen boats! aaaaah thank you for this post
🙂 best times ever! I am so glad I could bring back those memories in you too!
Another lovely one!
Thank you again 🙂