Beautiful James! Thank you for pointing this out to me. What an adventure! You did not say when this trip took place, and I am curious. The atmosphere sounds very much like Algiers with the military presence. That was in 1992, armed soldiers on every corner. I was glad not to be alone on that week-long work assignment. You brought back memories! Thank you.
Thank you, Sharron! December, 1974. Almost half a century ago. Hard to believe. Your situation there seemed more serious than was mine - I never did discover the why of our border crossing troubles. Maybe just anti-West sentiment. Now I'm curious. Were you a reporter/journalist at the time you were there? I'm thinking you've traveled a lot on "assignment". : )
Assignment, yes, but not journalism. I traveled a lot as an independent educational consultant and teacher-trainer in English as a Second Language. The brief sojourn in Algiers was part of a posting through the Fulbright Program, based in Italy. Most of my training was all around the US, though.
The best part of being a private educational consultant was that I set my own work calendar, leaving space between jobs for traveling for pleasure.! The good old days. I collected so many memories. I imagine you have had many varied and and unusual jobs in your own history.
James Ron, so appreciate you sharing your tales and travels! Never been, but well told glimpse into that far away place.
Hi jm! Thank you very much!
Beautiful James! Thank you for pointing this out to me. What an adventure! You did not say when this trip took place, and I am curious. The atmosphere sounds very much like Algiers with the military presence. That was in 1992, armed soldiers on every corner. I was glad not to be alone on that week-long work assignment. You brought back memories! Thank you.
Thank you, Sharron! December, 1974. Almost half a century ago. Hard to believe. Your situation there seemed more serious than was mine - I never did discover the why of our border crossing troubles. Maybe just anti-West sentiment. Now I'm curious. Were you a reporter/journalist at the time you were there? I'm thinking you've traveled a lot on "assignment". : )
Assignment, yes, but not journalism. I traveled a lot as an independent educational consultant and teacher-trainer in English as a Second Language. The brief sojourn in Algiers was part of a posting through the Fulbright Program, based in Italy. Most of my training was all around the US, though.
Ah. yes. A teacher. I would think it has served you well along with your natural writing abilities. How cool to be able to travel and teach!
The best part of being a private educational consultant was that I set my own work calendar, leaving space between jobs for traveling for pleasure.! The good old days. I collected so many memories. I imagine you have had many varied and and unusual jobs in your own history.