From the halls of Montezuma

I mentioned that I visited Libya in 2005. That was on a cruise, with stops in Dernah and Tripoli. For a different view of that North African garden spot, be sure to read this article by Michael Totten.

I saw lots of banners and photos of the "Brother Leader", and his description of the seashore in Tripoli was dead on. Still, the ruins were amazing, and I got to appreciate them without the crowds you find in Italy or Greece. Part of me wished that we had time to explore Tripoli on our own, but I'm not so sure now that I've read his account.

In any case, it's a great read. Time for me to put Totten's blog on my RSS reader.