2 October 2011

Raouche - Pigeons Rock and a night at Ghost Bar


Off the coast of Beirut is a landmark called the Pigeons' Rock (also known as the Rock of Raouché). I did read the Phoenicians launched their corps of carrier pigeons from here to fly messages up and down the coast.

Saw this last week and was going to watch the sunset into the Med from this vantage point tonight but went shopping instead at ABC Mall in Ashrafieh. Then had a great dinner at our fav Italian in Rue Gouraud and people watched as there is no place better on a Saturday night.

Went to Ghost Bar at 11.45pm and paid our $A20 each to get in. With the entrance price you have an open bar  - all you can drink, all night, at no extra charge. Imagine this in Australia! The only rules at the club seem to be "no shirts off" and "no photos" allowed. Other than that - go for it. Patrons dance on the bar and every elevated spot there is. The floor is awash with bottles, glass and drinks. Everyone smokes so you have to be careful not to get burned or have a drink spilled on you. The crowd is super friendly - all ages and sexes - from the super girly to the super str8 acting. Music is a mix of both international and Arabic hits. A fantastic night and we stubbled out at 5am.