Our time in Tunisia wasn't all work. There were a few moments to put down the dental and hoof files to appreciate the country as a tourist. Here's are some highlights from the last week in Tunisia; it was hard to choose which pictures to show.
On our way home from tending to the donkeys in Mashreq Shams, we stopped at the Roman Ruins in Sbeitla. Breathtaking. Surreal.
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| foundations of ancient shops and houses sit next to modern villages |
A few days later, Jaber took me back to the souk (market) in the center of Tunis because playing the role of tourist is not complete without spending the last of your dollars. I decided I needed to get more woven rugs and a few other goodies because despite best intentions, this may be my last trip to Tunisia. Before I got to the shopping, there were a lot of pictures to be taken. I was especially fascinated by columns, doors and doorknockers.
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| this craftsman makes leather goods adorned with pieces of wool and silk tapestries |
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| so many gorgeous rugs to choose from |
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closely in the window to get a glimpse of a man hard at work weaving a pink
tapestry. This was in an alley where we stopped for raisin juice,
citronade, tea and tobacco hookah after shopping. |
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| "bread made fresh daily" |
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| subway sandwich, Tunisian style, warm wrap with tuna, hard boiled egg and cucumbers |
We also headed outside of the city to Carthage to visit the North Africa American Cemetery where thousands of American soldiers from World War II are buried. It is a beautiful resting place which is green and very well maintained.
We continued on to Sidi Bou Said on the coast, which was absolutely gorgeous with bright whites and blues bejeweled with colored window panes and flowers.
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| jasmine flower bud bouquets are a popular sales item |
Being a visitor in Tunisia is certainly a feast for the senses !!!!
On our way home from tending to the donkeys in Mashreq Shams, we stopped at the Roman Ruins in Sbeitla. Breathtaking. Surreal. 
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