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DoorAnd one more speciality of Tunisia are doors. They are so beautifuly decorated, with patterns and coloured in bright colours. There are also souvenires and paintings with the motive of those magnifical doors.
Small talkTwo young ladies, traditionally dressed, had a small talk in front of the door. As this photo was taken near a market place. it might be, they were exchanging some recepies, or...something else.
CarpetsThis kind local lady in front of loom, explained us all about formation carpets....colours, patterns....It is precise and time consuming work. The samples were absolutely wonderful. Each of us bought a small carpet from her. As a souvenir or a gift. I gifted it to my niece.
PostboxVery interesting shape of a cage and a carrier pigeon on the top. Photo of this postbox was taken in the hall of our hotel. And it worked. All postcards, put into the cage, arrived properly.
Many Asian and African countries, including Tunisia, are predominantly Muslim, so the religious sites you are most likely to encounter, are, predictably, mosques. This is a brief tip of advice, written from the point of view of a non-Muslim, female traveler (yours truly!!!):- Do dress modestly, covering arms, legs, shoulders and the like, no frivolous dressing will be allowed. Hire the modest dress if needed;- Check whether you are allowed into the mosque at all, since most of them admit you only into the courtyard, and some do not admit non-Muslims at all. However, in several countries you may be able to visit the interiors of many mosques;- Respect the boundaries laid and do not attempt to enter further (I saw such a thing once, and it did arouse ill-feeling);- If possible try to avoid going even to the courtyard on Friday afternoon, since I remember this is the most important praying...
An Old ManAn old traditionaly dressed man with a walking stick , walked his way between cars. It is always a hawy traffic around the market place. Traditional carriges are mixing with cars.
Iberostar Sahara Beach Monastir
2 Reviews and 1252 Opinions Being a 3*, so cheap and so big (more than 500 rooms, I think), we weren't expecting much, but we...
PrimaSol Golden Beach Club Monastir
1 Review and 19 Opinions The rooms are quite large as is the bathroom. There is plenty of wardrobe space. There is a TV but...
Skanes El Hana Monastir
1 Review and 78 Opinions We've been to this hotel last year (2006). It'a nice hotel, best fit for families with children. ...
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