WHO WILL YOU MEET?
Darb el Karam br ings visitors into the lands and homes of local farmers and food producers to exper ience their way of life and get an insight into their values and beliefs around food and agr iculture. There are 23 hosts on the trail such as:
Boutros Bou Maroun -Shepherd, Saghbine
In his ‘70s, Boutros Bou Maroun is a descendent of an old family of shepherds and has herded local goats all his life. Like all experienced shepherds, he knows every nook and cranny between Kherbet Qanafar and Aitanit. A walk with Aammo Boutros is simply a delight: he has endless stories to share about his goats; their names, what they graze on and the best way to tend for them.
Philippe Risha - Olive farmer, Aitanit
A young man from Aitanit, Phillippe Risha holds his olive orchards, inherited from his family, dear to his heart. In November and December, he welcomes visitors in his land to participate and learn about olive harvesting and accompanies them to visit the nearby olive mill in Aitanit and watch both old and new techniques of olive oil extraction.