Tunis, Tunisia

At an internet store. No internet connections since leaving Palermo. There is very little internet except in the cafes and we've only found one. No wireless and Sean's battery was dead in Trapani and Palermo. Sean left his converter in Rome so his computer and now camera are not charged. Hopefully can find one here.

Sean on the Ferry to Tunis



Got into Tunis late last night on the ferry from Trapani. Beautiful full moon and clear night. Sean and I rode most of the way on the top outside deck. Passing islands in the night. Customs was easy after our passports were checked multiple times by every agent we passed. Waved through the metal detectors to be hand-frisked. Friendly agents and we exited the station to dark night 20k from town.

Found a hotel on the bay at 1pm and awoke to the call to prayer at sunrise (barking dogs through the night). Beautiful tile and arches. Took the train into Tunis and emptied out onto the boulevard. First comment as we are pulling our bags on wheels down the sidewalk was, "Bon voyage." Sean's Italian is getting us through with my spattering of French.

We are looking for a hotel in Tunis near the Medina to drop our stuff and then check things out. So far feels safe, clean, and friendly. I think we are sort of a novelty. No other Anglos around. The streets are packed in the Latin tradition for evenings (and mornings and afternoons).

Medina Rooftop

There is a walking tour on the map through the old town, palaces, market, and museums. Supposed to have the best collection of Roman murals in the world, and then to Carthage, St. Augustine, and the coast. Fairly regular connections back to Italy.