What a great story! I only wish the Timbuktu library did beat Al Qaeda. One can still get killed for looking at the wrong book or admiring a woman’s anatomy in many places in MENA even today. The closing of hearts and minds seems to be accelerating and I am mystified for a solution. 😢
Fascinating account. When I was young I wanted to see all of the interesting places of the world. Timbuktu sounded very exotic then. Travel has changed though. It used to be adventure and discovery, now it’s a business and a hassle. (Or probably I’m just too old & tired?)
Thanks Barry for some good old armchair traveling.
What a great story! I only wish the Timbuktu library did beat Al Qaeda. One can still get killed for looking at the wrong book or admiring a woman’s anatomy in many places in MENA even today. The closing of hearts and minds seems to be accelerating and I am mystified for a solution. 😢
Fascinating account. When I was young I wanted to see all of the interesting places of the world. Timbuktu sounded very exotic then. Travel has changed though. It used to be adventure and discovery, now it’s a business and a hassle. (Or probably I’m just too old & tired?)
Thanks Barry for some good old armchair traveling.