Getting to the airport from Tunis
February 25, 2008
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In the morning, we had the hotel call a cab for us (big mistake – the price doubles – we almost couldn’t afford the fare with our remaining Dinars!). Upon arriving, the Departures Information Board told us our flight was cancelled.…
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A lovely day in beautiful Sidi Bou Said
February 25, 2008
Sidi Bou SaidIt was a beautiful day so we finished up our trip by going to Sidi Bou Said. This is a tourist town at the end of the TGM line – an easy 30 minute ride by train from Tunis.…
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Bardo Mosaic Museum – Most amazing mosaics we’ve ever seen
February 25, 2008
The next day we headed to the Bardo Mosaic Museum. We went by taxi (LRT is possible, but it wasn’t worth it,Bardo Museum
since the taxi is only $3 and much faster).…
Continue Reading →Back to Tunis for New Year’s at La Mamma Restaurant
February 25, 2008
The next day, we headed north back up to Tunis. We took a train – there are lots of them from Sousse, and it dropped us right downtown next to our hotel, the Hotel Maison Doree (same place we stayed in on our arrival).…
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The Medina in Tunis, and the Great Mosque
February 24, 2008
Grand Mosque in TunisThe next morning we headed off to the medina. First up, we wanted to visit the Great Mosque, as the courtyard is open to visitors only until 11AM.…
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