Route 30. From Damascus to Beirût viâ Ba`albek.
From Damascus to Ba‘albek by Zebedâni 2 days, at Ba‘albek 1 day, to Shtóra 1 day, and to Beirût 1 day. Tolerable accommodation is obtainable at Zebedani, Ba‘albek, and Shtôra, so that this expedition may quite well be made without tents. French wine (dear) may be had at Ba‘albek and Shtóra, but other provisions should be taken for the journey. Those who travel with tents and have time to spare may spend a night at ‘Ain Fîjeh and another at Surghâya, reaching Ba‘albek in 2 ½ days In this case Sâlahîyeh and Jebel Kâsiûn (p.