Wednesday, July 23, 2008

soon I leave Alphaville

Although Tunisia is an ancient land, I have been residing in a three-star dystopia. In four days, however, I return home. Bis'slema, Tunis. I hope to see you sometime in the winter.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

this man guards compatriots


Were it not for brave civilians, like this well-mustachioed man, the TGM train, which travels from Tunis to La Marsa, would be overrun by male teenage hooligans. Such hooligans are dangerous, as many locals and tourists will attest.

Saturday, July 05, 2008

satellite TV


The ubiquitous dishes help the locals circumvent the state-run channels.