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In The Casbah of Algiers – Door-to-door

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

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In The Casbah of Algiers (The Battle of Algiers)

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)

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My November Readings – Hello Beautiful

What book are you reading right now? I didnโ€™t read it yet. I put it on hold and itโ€™s finally ready for pick up. ๐ŸŽ‰ An emotionally layered and engrossing story of a family that asks: Can love make a broken person whole?William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents… Continue reading My November Readings – Hello Beautiful

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My October Reading – The Four Winds

Best historical fiction-  I had always wanted to read this book that was published in February 2021. One of my colleagues had recommended it to me, saying that it was great. Finally, I found the book while browsing in the library, and I decided to take it home with me and read it. To be… Continue reading My October Reading – The Four Winds