Looking around Tripoli
View of the main city park stretching along the waterfront.
Same park, but looking inward towards the city. This park is empty on this Friday morning, prayer day, but by evening it will be filled with families and couples.
The waterfront prominade that runs the entire length of the city waterfront area.
Popular fishing spot along this waterfront. But, not on Friday morning.
Snack bars available every 200 meters.
The Red Castle and surrounds.
A closer look at this historic castle.
Green Square at the heart of the city.
More Green Square looking into the city.
Horse fountain on Green Square.
Bambi in Tripoli.
The face of the Great Leader of the People's Jamahiriya is promanently displayed throught the country.
One of his favorite poses - with folded arms, looking off into other places.
Pan from the top of my hotel - The Thobacts Hotel.
Heading towards the city center and Green Square.
Green Square in the distance ahead.
Guest House 1 - employee apartment residences.
The Tripoli office in this converted giant villa.
The daily luncheon spread at the office.
Typical suburb east side of Tripoli
The Grand Mosque in central Tripoli used to be a Catholic Cathederal, built by the Italians. Now a beautiful mosque.
Coffee and a smoke across the street.
Shadows. Sometimes beautiful.
Moon in the Medina.
Return to Tripoli