Kmltn
American expat in Libya
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American
Lives in Tripoli
Registration: 18 September 2010
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The Telegraph: Libyan 'frogman' sent to train in Rome couldn't swim by MoEl
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/wikileaks/8296172/Wikileaks-Libyan-frogman-sent-to-train-in-Rome-couldnt-swim.html
It should be similar to them sending someone to the US or the UK to attend Uni. they usually make sure they speak English or have them go through a year or so of English before as a prerequisite. I would think swimming would be a basic prerequisite ... Read More
The Telegraph: Libyan 'frogman' sent to train in Rome couldn't swim by MoEl
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/wikileaks/8296172/Wikileaks-Libyan-frogman-sent-to-train-in-Rome-couldnt-swim.html
I wish I could say this is the exception not the rule. But in the past few years of coming back and forth to this country it is sadly more the rule. Thanks Mo for sharing Read More
R&R Trip to Tunis by Kmltn
Been thinking of heading to Tunis for some R&R. Djerba is only 3 or so hours away. Is it worth it? If so can anyone recommend any night spots and hotels. Thanks K
I agree with erinman, I am sure there are other people interested in info on R&R places near Libya. Plus there is the extra info about requirements from the Libya side such as insurance for cars etc. Read More
R&R Trip to Tunis
Been thinking of heading to Tunis for some R&R. Djerba is only 3 or so hours away. Is it worth it? If so can anyone recommend any night spots and hotels. Thanks K Read More
Libya's driving me further down the slope of insanity by MoEl
Last night I had a dream in which I was standing in the middle of a large store that sold only organic fruits, vegetables and cheeses. I somehow knew that it was in Tripoli. I distinctly remember seeing rows of firm asparagus and large artichokes, ...
Hey Mo I know how you feel. Sounds as if you need some R&R state side. K Read More
Bringing prescription meds over as a tourist by Sea Angel
I was asked this question: If you are only coming 5 days and take 10 different kinds of prescriptions, what's the best way to bring them to Libya? If you brought each prescription bottle, they would only have 5 pills in them and you would have 10 ...
I am not sure it is a huge problem to bring in meds. As for the bottles and the doctorÂ’s note, I am sure the guys at the airport are not going to know the difference or care. If the meds aren't "mind altering" meaning Valium, Prozac etc you should ... Read More
Cigars by Kmltn
Does anyone know where I can bye Cigars in Tripoli. Thanks K
Hi Haggis, I didn't bye any cigars from the place I still have some at home, I just wanted to figure out where the place was. The prices seem the same as you would pay outside the country. My only issue is that he keeps some of them in a ... Read More
Tripoli Hash House Harriers by tw1
Hi Guys, I am new in town and from what I have read it seems that the Tripoli Hash House Harriers is a good place to get out and meet people. Could someone please give me a email address so that I can find out some more information? Many thanks
Sign me up good to know that the HHH are here Read More