Milk
Well-Known Member
WOW!! My 5 week trip was more then I could have ever imagined. So much beauty and hidden treasure to be found in this small county.
I seen wonderful sites, visited beautiful land, seen the most wonderful historical sites, met the most wonderful people, ate healthy, yummy food that didn't make me sick or tired. I had more energy so well in Tunis, I would walk 3-4 hours a day. Learned to get around on the trains, bus' and lour-ages. I learned how to shop with the currency and not allow cab drivers to rip me off. I learned so much about the Country, more then the people knew that I met, I told most of them that they should go on a vacation in their own land to discover what they have there.
Everyday I met an Angel who would help me get around, spend their day with me showing me the sites around Tunis, walk with me, teach me more about Tunisia and the people and then at the end of the day we would depart with thank you's and smiles. Through this process, I learned even though you may not speak each others language, their is always a way to understand what is being said, if what is being said is important.
I traveled to 12 different cities. I swam at 4 am in the sea and stayed awake all night watching the sun rise on the beach in Sousse, 3 nights in a row. Went quading in the desert. Took a camel ride. Tried Chucha once, I came to realize how it can become very addicting as it's very relaxing to do. Parachuted over the sea. Learned how to dance Arabic style, even went to a wedding dance. Spent time in two different homes of families. One in Sousse and the other in Gafsa. Learned the different mentalities of the people in each region, which is very different. The way of living, speaking to people, travel and even the way they perceive women, is all different. I learned that the men and women of Tunisia have different mentality thinking, I think most of the men should move to Canada and the men here should move to Tunisia
Experienced Eid for the first time and tried some delicious dish that was made from the guts, watched traditional Eid bread being cooked. Was wonderful to find out and experience how Eid is celebrated.
I learned sooooo much about myself that I took away. I learned that there isn't a problem when their is a solution so don't worry about it... NO solution, then there is a problem. This came in real handy when I walked into my home and found it to be a total mess. I heard God's voice and direction in many areas of my life well in Tunisia. I even found a job that I will start in Canada and continue in Tunisia for when God decides the time is right for me to move. I even met a special someone.
I went to Tunisia to learn, experience, grow and discover many wonderful things, these things happened and so much more. I am thrilled and over joyed to have an experience as I did. The Lord truly blessed me. As my friends here said, I will influence many and not come back the same. To do just that is worth every minute away from my family and friends, worth more then the money I spent and worth going back to see more of what I didn't on this trip, to meet the people that I planned on meeting and couldn't and enjoy this wonderful land we call Tunisia...see you next time Neil and Essem
I seen wonderful sites, visited beautiful land, seen the most wonderful historical sites, met the most wonderful people, ate healthy, yummy food that didn't make me sick or tired. I had more energy so well in Tunis, I would walk 3-4 hours a day. Learned to get around on the trains, bus' and lour-ages. I learned how to shop with the currency and not allow cab drivers to rip me off. I learned so much about the Country, more then the people knew that I met, I told most of them that they should go on a vacation in their own land to discover what they have there.
Everyday I met an Angel who would help me get around, spend their day with me showing me the sites around Tunis, walk with me, teach me more about Tunisia and the people and then at the end of the day we would depart with thank you's and smiles. Through this process, I learned even though you may not speak each others language, their is always a way to understand what is being said, if what is being said is important.
I traveled to 12 different cities. I swam at 4 am in the sea and stayed awake all night watching the sun rise on the beach in Sousse, 3 nights in a row. Went quading in the desert. Took a camel ride. Tried Chucha once, I came to realize how it can become very addicting as it's very relaxing to do. Parachuted over the sea. Learned how to dance Arabic style, even went to a wedding dance. Spent time in two different homes of families. One in Sousse and the other in Gafsa. Learned the different mentalities of the people in each region, which is very different. The way of living, speaking to people, travel and even the way they perceive women, is all different. I learned that the men and women of Tunisia have different mentality thinking, I think most of the men should move to Canada and the men here should move to Tunisia

I learned sooooo much about myself that I took away. I learned that there isn't a problem when their is a solution so don't worry about it... NO solution, then there is a problem. This came in real handy when I walked into my home and found it to be a total mess. I heard God's voice and direction in many areas of my life well in Tunisia. I even found a job that I will start in Canada and continue in Tunisia for when God decides the time is right for me to move. I even met a special someone.
I went to Tunisia to learn, experience, grow and discover many wonderful things, these things happened and so much more. I am thrilled and over joyed to have an experience as I did. The Lord truly blessed me. As my friends here said, I will influence many and not come back the same. To do just that is worth every minute away from my family and friends, worth more then the money I spent and worth going back to see more of what I didn't on this trip, to meet the people that I planned on meeting and couldn't and enjoy this wonderful land we call Tunisia...see you next time Neil and Essem
