It was in the mid 70's the other day, so I went with some other people in the group to the beach after class. Unfortunately I didn't bring my camera so I don't have any pictures. It was really nice though, and the water was warm enough that we could get our feet wet.
I think that I can accurately say that Tunisia has the worst drivers in the world. Every time I get into a car I fear for my life. There are very few stop signs, so people just go and hope that no one is coming from the other direction. Most of the lane lines have faded, so people move around in order to get where they're going as fast as possible, never using their blinkers. My host mother likes to do this thing where she stays in the middle of the road, so that no one can pass her, and so that as cars in front of her slow down she can swerve into whichever lane seems to be going faster. Also, Tunisian believe that seat belts are only necessary on the highway. And drunk driving doesn't seem to be looked down upon. When I was at my host brother's friend's house, someone else there downed an entire bottle of wine and then drove home. When I asked him if he could drive he said, "after the second bottle, I have to think about it."
Tunisian have the highest rate of deaths per accident.
Everyone here listens to trance music, and teenagers are really into Tektonic dancing, which is kinda strange, you should watch a video on youtube. I can't suggest a link since youtube is blocked here. I might go with my host brother to an Above and Beyond concert, who I guess is a really popular trance DJ.
I'm making challah for dinner tomorrow.
My family owns some olive groves and makes their own olive oil, here is a picture with Najet, our maid:
In Tunisia, trains will start moving even if the doors are still open, meaning that kids like to hang outside while the train is going.
1 comment:
i hope you give props to the person who taught you that challah recipe....
i miss talking to you...glad you are having a great time!
J
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