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Tunisia

We were 7 in our group in Algeria and join 9 who have just flown into Tunisia, September 20, 2023, making our group 16. Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a part of the Maghreb region of North Africa, bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east.

Known for its ancient architecture, souks and blue coasts, has a population of 12.1 million. It contains the eastern end of the Atlas Mountains and the northern reaches of the Sahara desert; much of its remaining territory is arable land. Its 810 miles of coastline include the African conjunction of the western and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Basin. Tunisia is home to Africa's northernmost point, Cape Angela. Tunis is the capital and largest city in the country.

Tunis is famous for its Medina or market place.

Mohamed our guide in Tunisia stopped these beautiful young students and asked them some questions about the schools and Tunisia in general. They spoke excellent English.

Tunis is known for its collections of front doors throughout the Medina and city. These doors are intricutely made and maintained. This is a well known restaurant Dar El Jeld in the Medina area. We were fortunate to dine here several nights later. It was excellent with ceilings over 35 feet tall.

This is a Madrasa , a school, that we stopped at in our travels through this area

Throgh this areas we find many small coffee houses that line the walls of the Medrana.

Our group is walking through another coffee area. There is no shortage of them.

Looking inside one of the shops as we pass by.

At the beginning of recorded history, Tunisia was inhabited by Berber tribes. Its coast was settled by Phoenicians starting as early as the 12th century BC. Walking down one of the narrow streets. Just a walkway really.

At the beginning of recorded history, Tunisia was inhabited by Berber tribes. Its coast was settled by Phoenicians starting as early as the 12th century BC

Walking through the souk or Medina we find a cobbler or shoe makes.

Another example of beautiful doors to the entrance of these homes.

A Madrasa also in Arabic Madrasah. This is a school of music. Madrasa, is the Arabic word for any type of educational institution, secular or religious, whether for elementary education or higher learning.

A popular color of yellow on a different door.

Yet another different door design.

The pastries taste as good as they look. I had to sample from time to time during the trip in Tunisia.

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