There were some bombings in the orchards between 3.00 and 5.00 a.m., after which it was quiet.
We could see a ship coming to Tyre, which turned out to be the Louis Cruise Lines ship charted by the UN. At that time, we did not know whom it was there to evacuate and I had not been informed about the sailing by the Embassy. It later transpired that, as well as UN civilian staff and dependents, it had taken out other foreigners, including some UK citizens.
We went into town while ship was lying offshore. The coast road to Tyre was obstructed by two large craters, but we were able to pass them. The town was very quiet. Some small shops and bakeries were open and we were able to get bread, which was rationed to two bags per person; I got my allocation. The wine merchant was closed, so we were unable to replenish our red wine stocks! We returned home by 11.00 and shortly after bombing of the orchards began again and lasted until 1.00 p.m.
The evening news on one of the local TV stations was still interrupted by Libanpost advertisements. We continued to sleep in the basement.
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