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Tag Archives: Algeria
The Necklace
The story of a boy who delivered to me a mysterious necklace in Algeria comes up during a trip to Costa Rica in an unexplainable coincidence.
All American Culture Is Not My Own
I might have saved myself some embarrassment if I’d recognized that even in America, there’s plenty I don’t understand about different cultures.
Woodstock of the Sahara
When 26 African and American musicians came together for a singular performance in the Algerian desert. Plus, I got a little wild with a few American friends who came for the show.
What I’ll Miss About Algeria
After three years living in Algeria, I will miss a lot.
Best of 2021
Happy another year in the early 2020s! I think it’s becoming increasingly clear as the COVID pandemic turns endemic that we’ll all look back on this time as one four or five year chunk rather than as individual, distinct years. I am typing this post poolside, under a breadfruit tree, 50 yards from the IndianContinue reading “Best of 2021”
Cold November Rain/Warm Diplomatic Parties
It was a cold and rainy November in Algiers, but the dreariness was lifted with some cozy diplomatic parties, including the annual Marine Ball.
A Bucket and a French Fry Omelette
When your bathroom mishap ends up in an Algerian newspaper.
Guess Where We’re Moving in 2022?
I’ve been blogging for so long now that I feel like I’ve written quite a few “And Our Next Post Is” posts. (And I have! Big reveals for Jerusalem, Morocco, Algiers). I’ve even done polls on where my blog readers think we should go. None of that this time. I’ll just come out and tellContinue reading “Guess Where We’re Moving in 2022?”
Is it Even 2021?
Well, it’s August already. In the year 2021, supposedly. But is it truly even a new year? A year ago in Algeria, international flights had just started to open up, and Adam and I jumped on the chance to go to Greece for a few weeks. Our trip to Crete, Santorini, Naxos, and Sifnos, wasContinue reading “Is it Even 2021?”