I Went To Syria And It Was One Of The Most Heartbreaking Experiences I’ve Had
We’ve all heard about the mind-boggling events happening in Syria over the last 10 years.
The rebels and the army advancing on each other’s positions. The terrorist attacks. The airstrikes. The millions of refugees escaping the country whatever way they can. The destroyed cities and much more.
Watching the situation unfold I always wondered what the life of the local people was like. What they thought about the situation. How they coped with everything that happened around them. What they thought of the future.
For years that was all, it was – thoughts. However, recently I finally got the chance to get inside of Syria and see it all first hand.
Even though that was the most heart-breaking travel experience of my life, the local people completely astonished me with their strength, hospitality, and kindness.
I saw literally thousands of destroyed and abandoned buildings, I had my driver taken away from me in the middle of the highway, I saw a terrorist attack happening just a few kilometers away and despite all of that, the local people seemed to have so much positivity, perseverance, and faith that it just blew me away.
People greeted me, posed for me, showed me their work, shared meals with me and laughed with me as if I was a long lost cousin of theirs.
Thank you to the wonderful people of Syria for their strength in these dire circumstances. I wish I could be half as strong as they are and I pray that life will come back to normal as soon as possible.
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We’ve all heard about the mind-boggling events happening in Syria over the last 10 years
The rebels and the army advancing on each other’s positions, the terrorist attacks, and the air strikes
The millions of refugees escaping the country, destroyed cities
Watching the situation unfold I always wondered what the life of the local people was like
How they coped with everything that happened around them and what they thought of the future
For years that was all they were – thoughts
I finally got the chance to get inside of Syria and see it all first hand
Even though that was the most heart-breaking travel experience of my life, the local people completely astonished me
Despite everything happening around them, they seemed to have so much positivity, perseverance, and faith
People greeted me, posed for me, shared meals with me and laughed with me as if I was a long lost cousin of theirs
Thank you to the wonderful Syrian people
For their strength in these dire circumstances
I wish I could be half as strong as they are and I pray that life will come back to normal as soon as possible
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And here in our counrty we are worried about not having enough toilet paper. We are spoiled.
Well said...You should run for president Bobby Sammons 🤗
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How much if that destruction was caused by American armaments I wonder?
That girl giving out roses!! With a smile!! My heart hurts..Amazing people, I hope they get their country back.. And we need to quit whining, we are so incredibly blessed in this country, despite the current situation..
Not surprised they treated you warmly. I'm sure every time they are reminded that people out there still care and can help spread their story they jump all over it. You'd have to be positive during times like theirs or the misery would just consume you.
It's also a region known for warm hospitality in peacetime.
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they are so strong& persevered when getting through hard times. i hope they inspire everyone around the world and get the toilet paper hoarders' heads out of their asses.
How boring and ignorant. You can thank the US and Russia for what's happening there now Daniel. You clearly know nothing
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And here in our counrty we are worried about not having enough toilet paper. We are spoiled.
Well said...You should run for president Bobby Sammons 🤗
Load More Replies... How much if that destruction was caused by American armaments I wonder?
That girl giving out roses!! With a smile!! My heart hurts..Amazing people, I hope they get their country back.. And we need to quit whining, we are so incredibly blessed in this country, despite the current situation..
Not surprised they treated you warmly. I'm sure every time they are reminded that people out there still care and can help spread their story they jump all over it. You'd have to be positive during times like theirs or the misery would just consume you.
It's also a region known for warm hospitality in peacetime.
Load More Replies... they are so strong& persevered when getting through hard times. i hope they inspire everyone around the world and get the toilet paper hoarders' heads out of their asses.
How boring and ignorant. You can thank the US and Russia for what's happening there now Daniel. You clearly know nothing
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