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Sunday, Jan 21, 2007

The Last Bit of Tunisia

David Murray
2007-03-04 10:40:44

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and we walked off, back to the TGM, and went to the Bardo museum instead. Inside is the largest collection of mosaics in the country. There are also some nice carvings and the finds from a 2000 year old shipwreck. So much better than the one we saw in Tripoli. After, we had finished, we went back wandering around the medina. We stopped off for a couple more capusins, and just sat back, talking in a mixture of English, French, German and Arabic. It was fun

In the morning, we went to see the Mosque. We paid, entered and then found out, thay don't even let you into the courtyard. We couldn't see the prayer area or the mirab. I was pretty pissed off to say the least. We did some more walking and then went to and from Sidi Bou Said. Once back, we noticed that the Cathedral was open. Going inside, it was a great escape from the Izzy lovers. Kind of felt like we were back in Europe. Nice. As much as enjoy being in Izzy countries, I do know where my religous beliefs lay.

We had one last walk around the medina, just soaking it in. It is fun, but they do sell a lot of shit in there, but it is also good to get off the beaten track and get to where the locals go. Much more fun.

And Finally

Yes, it is the second time here, and having now been to Tunisia, Morroco and Libya, here is my favourite. It does get a bad wrap because it is a place you go to if you want a resort, but for us, it is great, we have never seen another Westie in a louage. Compared to Morroco where there are backpackers everywhere, it is a good thing. Also, the locals love the fact that we try and speak Arabic. Lets be realistic here, who the fuck wants to speak French anyway. Don't know if we will be back, but I really want to go to Algeria now, so that we have the full set of North African Med countries. But that is in the future, Insha'Allah

Sadly Sandy, it is now over. No more reading in the morning with your coffee, reading the abuse and shit. Still, you never know, we could just rock up in Toronto. If we do, get the yacht ready, because I can feel a titanic moment coming on !!!

Capusins Drunk - 4

Capusins Total - 26