Woman's Beach

On Monday our adventure for the day was going to the woman's beach on the Mediterranean.  Just as a disclaimer to the photos on this post... I wasn't entirely sure if I was allowed to have a camera there so I was trying to take them quickly without drawing much attention so they aren't great but you get the idea...

There are multiple woman's beaches along the coast of the Med in Lebanon.  Any women can go but they are specifically designed for the Muslim women who cover and would not go to the co-ed beaches.  It's a place where they can relax and enjoy the pools and the beaches without the restrictions of their coverings.  At many of the beaches there are stands to get Henna tattoos and they have pavilions set up with loud Arabic music if you want to try your hand at belly dancing.  (sorry folks, no dancing therefore no pictures of dancing at the beach we went too...)

The beach is right on the highway that runs along the Mediterranean but it is completely blocked from view and no men are allowed.

These beaches are typically less expensive and less posh than other co-ed beaches in Lebanon which are more catered to the high society of Beirut.  This one is great though and the girls love it.  There are tables and chairs set up under pavilions but right by the pool and the beach.

Below I'm standing in the same place that I took the ocean shot of, I just turned around to get the pool.  This is one of three pools and two kiddy pools.

Abbey and Maddie were so happy that Annie and Ms Paula wanted to get in the ocean with them.  I"m too much of a wimp- the rocks kill my feet (very rocky beach) and the salt water kills my contacts...

Naomi's favorite part is playing in the sand...

Always such fun to spend a day in the sun!  Paula brought these adorable towels to each of the girls that were perfect after showering off bucketloads of sand...