Algeria

Oran, Algeria

I meander from the port area to a hill overlooking the metropolis and the beautiful blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea . . .The city is very modern and resembles some grand European ville. We take a bus into the center of town where we locate a place we want to stay. (Wanderer, page 177)

I saunter all morning into the late afternoon. I blow my harmonica as I make my way about town. It feels good to create my own music, especially since I’m a bit bluesy today. (Wanderer, page 177)

Algiers, Algeria

It’s morning time in Algiers. We are in the great capital city of Algeria. We do not have plans to take anytime to explore or hang around. We have to keep moving. The border to Tunisia is getting closer. (Wanderer, page 180)

I can hear loud persistent door banging coming from the direction of the hotel where the ladies took Nancy. I hope she is going to be all right through the night. (Wanderer, page 186)

Setif, Algeria

Setif is located on the high plateau of Algeria. It is very cold because we are over three thousand feet high in elevation. It’s colder than just cold, it’s freezing cold, bitter cold, uncomfortable cold. That’s how cold it is. I need warmer clothing. (Wanderer, page 181)

Our driver drops us off in this small out of the way town. Nancy and I walk down the sidewalk. I approach a couple of locals, guys in their twenties. “Excuse me, would you happen to know where the nearest hotel is, or better yet, a youth hostel?” I inquire. “Sure!” says one of the guys. “Follow us.” (Wanderer, page 181)

The two guys move briskly down the sidewalk, turn a corner, then a few paces down, they turn another corner. Nancy and I walk quickly to keep pace. Then suddenly we are led to the front steps of a local youth hostel. (Wanderer, page 181)

Annaba, Algeria

As soon as we arrive in Annaba, Akmed pulls over at a little store, goes in, then comes out with a bottle of beer for each of us. We sit in the parking lot enjoying our beverage. Akmed proceeds to invite us out to eat. Sure, why not! (Wanderer, page 184)

At dinner Akmed says he will pay for a hotel for all three of us. After our meal we stop at a couple hotels, but no rooms are available. At the third stop, the Hotel Bonheur, Akmed secures a place for the three of us for twenty five dinar. (Wanderer, page 184)

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