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Algiers’ Amazing Casbah
Algiers, Mediterranean Mosaic - Voyage II
Our time in Algiers was, simply, fantastic and the weather couldn’t have been better. We started at the Martyr’s Monument, then visited the small, wonderful Museum of Antiquties and Islamic Art. The highlight of course was the Casbah and we visited a traditional home there, hosted by very gracious Bahia, whose family—for four generations—was born and raised there. Everyone was delighted with this personal glimpse into Casbah life.
From the rooftop deck we had a stunning view and enjoyed delicious mint tea as we listened to the 4 o’clock prayer ripple down the streets of the Casbah. We then walked from the top of the Casbah to the bottom… what an amazing experience, arriving at the bottom among a sea of people rushing home to break the Ramadan fast. Once back onboard we were entertained by a famous local band and everyone really got into it. Then we had a BBQ in our Panoramique Restaurant as we sailed away from Algiers. It was an incredible day.
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Hi Everyone! Lia Oprea here. I’ve just gotten off Le Levant after leading four wonderful voyages. We started in September circumnavigating the Black Sea and then headed down the Coast of Turkey from Istanbul to Crete and then across North Africa from Crete to Malta. I’d like to comment about North Africa. If you haven’t visited Tunisia and Algeria I HIGHLY recommend it! The experience walking through the Casbah in Algiers was surreal and just as amazing as Nancy Jane described. We made three calls in Algeria, first at Annaba, then to Algiers and finally to Bejaia where we drove inland to see the incredible Roman Ruins at Djemila. If you would like to see a short slide show with my photos of our three days in Algeria you can go to the following website.
http://picasaweb.google.com/Liaontheroad/Algeria
There is no need to sign up for anything, just enjoy the show! To all those who traveled with us on that voyage I hope you had as much fun as I did and see you all soon!