Friends:
Once again, I have been pleasantly surprised upon arrival to a new part of the world. Getting here was tough because we had to order the Visa from Geneva,Switzerland, who made sure to tell us that it was a process that would take at least 2 wks. My visit to Agleria actually turned out to be a pleasant experience and I received much better treatment than what I had initially expected
Seeing this country from above seemed very nice and the fuel here was quite cheap compared to places like Italy and Greece. The only thing I knew prior to visiting, was that this country had its own civil war in the 1990’s.
My first stop was Annaba. The people I met here during my brief technical stop were a great indication of what I was to find in the capital. After reaching the airport in Algiers, it was nice to meet with friendly faces and border guards who had a great sense of customer care and satisfaction. The friends that I met during my stay here have really helped me maintain a positive attitude in this country.
The capital of Algiers is a beautiful city with beautiful French style architecture (Algeria only gained independence from France in 1962). Getting around here was easy and the food was awesome.
Meeting intellectuals like my good friend Lamia Tagzout, a journalist from the El Waton newspaper (who wrote an excellent article about our mission and the people of Kosova) is also something that surprised me. Caring people like her who take things very seriously and try to make sure that something good will come out of our mission here in Africa was an experience above and beyond what I expected.
Hassan Gherab, from the journal La Tribune, was also an individual that I will remember for many years to come. His efforts in publishing a great article about our country Kosova are to be commended. Additionally, two new friends (Adjadj Belkacem and Samir Hamitouche) with the Arab newspaper Echourouk interviewed me and made sure to ask very intensive questions before inviting me out for a traditional lunch at a local cafeteria.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs were quick to respond to my request to meet on such short notice and Fouad Bouattoura, Director General of the Protocol, took time with me to explain Algeria’s position on Kosova.
This great country and its people will always be remembered and I hope to return here someday soon.
La Tribune
El Watan
El Watan PDF
City DZ
Echorouk Online
James,
Dua qe ky mesazh
neper det te lundroj,
neper toke te udhetoj,
neper qiell te fluturoj,
asgje mos ta ndaloj,
festen e Bajramit atje ne
Algjeri ta uroj.
Leda!