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Georges Abou Hamad, Saghbine

Georges Abou Hamad, local guide from Saghbine
Georges leading a group from Groupement Social Scout - Jounieh
Georges leading a group from Groupement Social Scout – Jounieh in Saghbine

Born in Saghbine in 1965, Georges served in the Lebanese army for 25 years. Today, he is a full-time mechanic and owns an automobile repair shop in his hometown. Georges loves hiking and has been sharing this passion with his family and friends for the past 20 years or more. He knows the mountains and valleys of Saghbine very well, including every stream, pond and old tree!

Georges will guide you through the breathtaking landscape of darb el karam villages in West Bekaa and share with you secrets and tips on how to survive in the wild, gained from his experience in the army.

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Boutros Bou Maroun, Saghbine

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With a heartwarming smile, “Ammo Boutros” greets you as soon as you meet him to walk with him and his goats. He has been herding baladi goats since he was a child with his father, a family business since his grandfather’s days.

Ask Boutros about his goats and you will be overwhelmed with a wealth of knowledge that has been running in his family for three generations now. With much pride and confidence he talks about his goats, the quality of goat milk and the wild plants they graze on.