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I don't know whether this is a Lebanese custome imported to Libya or the other way round, but we saw many little shops/restaurants selling Shwarmas all thoughout Libya.Meat (usually chicken) is cut into chunks and formed onto a pole and then cooked vertically by heating elements behind the meat. The meat is then carved in thin slices and placed inside a pitta or other bread and served with salad and sauces. Very nice indeed!
Not being one to pass an opportunity by, I decided to order a sheesha at the street café in Tripoli. I have previously tried one in Damascus in Syria, and really enjoyed the apple tobacco. However, no-one spoke enough English here to try and explain that, or maybe they just didn't have it - in any case, I ended up with normal tobacco and a heavy smoker's cough. Being an ex-smoker, I can't say I it was anything like smoking cigarettes, but it did give you a slight feeling of light-headedness.
Libya is one of the top countries in the world where sheep outnumber people. Everywhere you go, you will see a herd of sheep alongside the road, and sometimes, as here, crossing the road. Naturally, lamb is the main feature on the menu.
The local drink of choice is the green or mint tea. Usually served with masses of sugar, it can be very refreshing! It will be automatically brought to your table at the end of your meal at most reataurants. It is always served in small clear glass cups such as this one.
All over Libya, huge posters showing pictures of their beloved leader, Coronel Gaddafi are found. This particular one was in the lobby of our hotel, and was at least six feet high.I do not wish to discuss politics here, so if you wish to find out more about Gaddafi, check out the link below.
AKAKUS DESERT(14 DAYS)Day 1: Djerba -Tripoli (260 Km)Arrival at Djerba airport. Meeting with our assistant who will assist you during the whole tour and the journey to the Libyan / Tunisian border. Passing through customs. Arrival at Tripoli in the evening. Dinner and overnight in hotel. Day 2: Tripoli - Gadames (670 Km)After breakfast, departure through the arid regions of the Libyan plateau to the desert border where there is the Gadames Oasis. During the transfer, stop at Gasr el Haj and lunch at Sinaun or at Nalut in a typical restaurant. Arrival in the late afternoon at Gadames. Dinner with traditional live music show and overnight in a hotel.Day 3: GadamesBreakfast in hotel. Full day tour of the old city and the Oasis. Ghadames 'The Desert Pearl' known since Roman times (was the most southern point of the Empire),for its famous architecture, typical of this area of the Sahara....
Benghazi - (The land of five cities)Benghazi a Libyan eastern city is the latest of a whole series of cities from which Cvrenaicans, at different periods, have been governed by diverse rulers. The First Cyrenaican capital was Cyrene itself, situated in the fertile and Well-Watered Jabbal el-Akhdar (Green Mountain). But in A.D. 297 Roman Emperor Diocletian transferred the capital to Ptolemais (Tolemeita). Later still, in the sixth century A. D., Ptolemais because state of ruin and Apollonia (Susa) was made capital of 'Upper Libya' or Pentapolis. and Derna of' Lower Libya' extending eastward to the Egyption Frontier Benghazi was, however, known by several names in the course of its long history, namely: Hesperides in Greek times, (Euhesperides). It signifies 'The happy city of the west'' and then by the name of Berenice in Ptolemean and Roman times, and Benghazi in the Moslem era. The city...
Libya is located on the northern cost of Africa. Located on the Medetrenean sea. I actualy have very little to say about (maybe if my father or mother was with me now, i would have been able to eritw more).In libya, and according to the political situation, you will find very educated people. The sort of Victorean education. It is the governement who decides which books are allowed into the country, and which are not allowed (like most of the third world countries)In Libya nobody is allowed to speak up an openion, unless he is in a certain location.
Take your time when talking to people, don't rush it. Be a good listener, easy going. Don't get into talking politics unless you're who you're talking to. Don't get intimidated, they probably don't mean it. A small tip in a restraunt is ok. Tax fares are negotiable, and buying things in the souks.
If you are familiar with arabic and islamic culture you will get well with libyan habits.The spoken language is Arabic with some italian and english .Religion is Islam !! don’t think of exceptions!!! Even though there are some churches in Tripoli and Benghazi for forigen christians.The week starts on Saturday,,Friday is the weekend during which shops,markets,offices and public circles are closed .During Ramadhan month , activity increases specially in the night ..Muslims fast (stop eating and drinking) in the day ..The whole libya doesn’t sleep.
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