4.12 Tripoli is predominantly Muslim and significantly more conservative than Beirut. In the morning, I got lost in the winding streets of the old city, a mess of dilapidated buildings. There was limited signage in English and French; my few words of Arabic and charade skills came in handy. Along with a pair of Spanish boys, I toured several mosques, the bazaar (souq), and the massive Crusader citadel that overlooks the city. I also met some local folks enjoying coffee in the park. They were very entertaining, to say the least. 
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