Myrtom House, Beirut

Calling old Beirut hands: does anyone have any photos of Myrtom House in its prime? I have received mail from a Norwegian, Magne Kjølstad, who came across my piece in The Baron’s Haunts. He worked as a ski instructor in the mountain resort of Laklouk in 1969-71 and used to stay at Hans’ bar/restaurant/hotel when he came down to the city. He writes: ‘I enjoyed your article in the Baron, especially your description of Hans!! I must also say that I always enjoyed my stays at Myrtom House, a very special atmosphere with the international community there. I was wondering if you, or anybody you know, have any photos from Myrtom House. I had a fire two years back and lost all my photos from those days.’ ■