Monday, July 14, 2008

Star Wars in Tunisia

We headed inland to visit the troglodyte village of Matmata via a taxi and 2 louages through the hot, dry, desolate region. It was so hot that even the sheep and goats only spend a few hours out each morning before being placed in an underground room.

Among the places we visited was the dwelling that featured in the Star Wars movie. Even some of the props remain. We had a drink in the Star Wars bar and it all seemed like it was from another planet.

We stopped at one house and had mint tea and bread after checking out the house. We visited another that was set up like a mini museum complete with wedding outfits etc.

A fascinating place to visit but so hot it took us the afternoon of sleeping and swimming to recover.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am ashamed to admit that sounds like the COOLEST place you've gone yet!!!! The place from Star Wars! Cool!!!!

Miss Di said...

I'm with you sis. My immediate thought was "WOW the bar with all the aliens. HOW COOL"

Anonymous said...

I forgot to ask - WERE THERE ALIENS THERE????