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I find it fascinating how I believe I receive messages or signs from a higher power by observing others. While touring Algiers, Algeria, I took pictures of a muralist painting a wall that seemed to need repair. It was evident that the wall was deteriorating and would likely collapse one day. The artist painted the… Continue reading Murals and Conversations
During the Ottoman era, nobles used horses for transportation. To avoid dismounting to knock on doors, they placed the knock handles high. Additionally, there were large and small doors. I gazed at the door with great curiosity, pondering about its history and the lives of its past inhabitants. I walked and stopped at each door,… Continue reading In The Casbah of Algiers – Door-to-door
After finishing my exploration of the Ottoman Empire, I headed to the upper side of the Casbah streets to discover more history. There, I found myself standing right next to the house (now a museum) where Ali La Pointe hid from the French soldiers. Ali La Pointe la Pointe and three companions, Hassiba Ben Bouali, Mahmoud… Continue reading In The Casbah of Algiers (The Battle of Algiers)
8/29/2024 As I stepped out into the scorching afternoon, the relentless sun beat down on me, causing beads of sweat to form on my forehead. However, the allure of the Casbah streets was too strong to resist, and I found myself strolling through its bustling alleyways. El Casbah also referred to as Casbah, has always… Continue reading In the Casbah of Algiers (Ottoman Era)
History! Oran 2022 games! I am so excited and I wish I went back home this summer to watch it live! The first edition of the Mediterranean Games took place in 1951, in Alexandria, Egypt. Since then they have been held every four years in a country in the region. This is the second time… Continue reading Oran 2022 Mediterranean Games
It’s spring! The first thing that comes in my mind when spring comes is...allergies! Ha-ha...however, this spring I am more positive. I thought about starting a new habit, which is gardening! I’m not an expert in gardening, but I like to learn new things. Also, I like to share what I learned with my kids… Continue reading Gardening with my kids
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