Posted on 07/22/2006 1:52:19 PM PDT by rebel_yell2
Freerepublic Exclusive: Photo Diary
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In port prior to boarding --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scenes from the muster point where evacuees check in and board buses to the Orient Queen.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glimpse of Safety --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the bus --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In port prior to boarding --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Buses arrive at Beirut port, Orient Queen is in the background.
British helicopters arrive, land, take on evacuees from buses, and then depart.
Lebanese soldier providing port security lights up a cigarette.
Lebanese navy (both ships!) highlighted against the newly rebuilt downtown (old green line).
Unidentified warship escort races after Swedish-chartered ferry
Swedish-chartered ferry leaves Beirut port for Cyprus.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Safely embarked on our "cruise" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unidentified warship waits to escort another ferry to Cyprus.
Smoke rises from an Israeli attack against South Beirut target as Orient Queen leaves port.
Chinook turns above an unidentified warship.
Two Chinook Helicopters evacuate foreigners against the Beirut skyline.
USS Gonzales escorts the Orient Queen to safety.
Great pics!!...glad you made it out OK !! BTTT !!
Glad that you got out safely.Thanks for posting the pics. I imagine that you will never forget this experience.
Great stuff! BTT and welcome back!
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YEEEEEEE HAAAAAA!
YEEEEEEE HAAAAAA!
There. That's two Rebel Yells.
BUMP!
Glad you are safe now Rebel!
OK, what where you doing there?
Glad you're home.
Boy, do YOU have stories to tell your grandchildren!
Welcome Back!!!
HURRAY and thanks for the pics.
Obviously, shooting photos. ;-)
I've been following your situation via lurkdom. Welcome Home!
Bless you Rebel and thank you so much for sharing the photos!
Glad you are back safe and sound.
Love the pictures rebel_yell2
I'm so glad your home safe :)
He "admits nothing, denies everything and makes counter accusations."
The two Chinooks against the Beirut skyline is just a fabulous picture. It is just great to hear from you. We surmised you were making your way to the Orient Queen. What an experience you have had.
WONDERFUL!
And besides that the NASA lunar videos and photos were all faked using a desert setting in Arizona!!!!
Welcome back Reb and tell us a story or two when you get the time!
Thanks!
Yeeeeeha, Yeeeeeeeeehaw!
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