Category Archives: Tunisia

We completed a tour of our final ancient ruin here in Carthage and wandered the medina and quieter streets of old Tunis, this week. Our first stop was the Antonine baths, an interesting display of Roman architecture that was built between 145 and 162 A.D. It’s always thought provoking to see how advanced the technologyContinue reading “The Antonine baths & old Tunis”

Sidi Bou Said has been around since the early 12th century when it began as a religious settlement. However, it didn’t become the bohemian paradise it is today until the Husainid dynasty arrived in the early 18th century, bringing and attracting the finest musicians and writers of the time. This laid the foundation for SidiContinue reading “The picturesque Sidi Bou Said”

Welcome to Carthage, the archeological district of Tunisia. Although the Romans destroyed Carthage, it remains one of the most fascinating places to visit in Tunisia. After taking a short walk to Byrsa Hill through some lovely streets, we were treated to amazing views. As we walked around the ancient site, which was built during Hannibal’sContinue reading “Carthage the archeological district of Tunisia”

We traveled to Heathrow for a late afternoon flight with the help of our neighbor, Gerry, who kindly offered to drive us since he was heading in to West London to visit family. Our flight from T4 departed an hour and a half later than scheduled, resulting in us arriving at our destination around 10Continue reading “We’re in Carthage, Tunisia”