And There I Was

Agatha Patane grew up in a small town, Glenside, Pa. She joined the U.S. Marine Corps and stayed for two and a half years. Later she continued working for the Marine Corps as a government employee. She weaves an engaging account of her travels around the world and her adventures after marriage in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. After her children were married she started traveling again and her journal includes stories about her travel overseas with ease, humor, sentiment and much expression. She tells the story about her new life experiences with her children in Florida with charm and sensitivity.

Agatha came a long way from home and tells about her trip to Iran and what happened when she arrived there. Some stories are humorous and some are sad. She tells about the famous and also unknown people she met along the way. Her life has been full and useful with many delightful subjects about the many experiences in her life. Her world travels conclude with a startling revelation of the true meaning of a well-lived life.