I am in Tunisia. This is so much fun - Tunisia, post revolution! The first thing I have noticed as I landed in Carthage Airport is that, unlike what the other Arab countries are going through at the moment, things in Tunisia are getting much and much better really quick. This was the impression of all the people I have asked who came with us. I must say what a blessed country and people there are. My family and I, minus Dad have arrived to Carthage Airport, Tunisia at 3:00 PM local time. We had no problem with the "entering" procedures - that was done pretty fast. However, we stayed about two hours waiting for our luggage, which was pretty frustrating, I must say; employees were just not doing their job. When we got out, we were greeted by all of our family/relatives, minus one of my maternal uncles and one of my paternal aunts. I guess we are always greeted by the largest number of people; we're lucky, but we also have a BIG family - I'm SO proud. It was also very nice to see Grandparents again.
We are in Bizerte now (the city where my paternal family lives). So far, sooo goood. We have reserved a furnished apartment for our neighbors. Apartment is in a compound that's on the beach, includes a swimming pool, soccer field, tennis court, and a resturaunt, plus, the compound is less than 5 minutes, by car, away from our home. We have also figured out that Rami's maternal Grandma is also coming to Tunisia. Exactly 10 days till Dad and neigbors will be with us. Can't wait! Yippeeeeee!!!!!!
Other notes:
Mom started her driving lessons - Good luck Mom! I'm glad I don't have to do that, since I took my driving licence last summer; it almost ruined my vaccation - oops! Don't worry mom, you'll do just good, since you already drove back in the U.S.
We're going to the beach this afternoon. I will take some pictures and upload them here...
I have been having a great time shopping with my cousins. Clothes are much much cheaper here than in Saudi Arabia. I have been having a great time shopping in some of the luxorious boutiqes here.
Tomorrow is my cousin's graduation party...It's gonna be fun...
Monday, July 4th, we'll be in Tunis, the capitol to spend a week there. All of us are really really looking forward to be there...
Till then, I wish everyone a happy weekend and a wonderful Summer vacation!!!
