Our Man in Mogadishu
The point has been repeatedly made on this blog – most retirees need to find a way to supplement their income, or if they are financially secure, they may still need to find ways to keep life stimulating after retirement.
Peter Sullivan, retired Editor-in-Chief of Independent Newspapers, has taken this advice to heart – although in ways which not many may be keen to follow. He is working for a United Nations agency in Mogadishu, capital of the desperately dangerous nation of Somalia. In a newsletter to friends, he shares his experiences: