Tunisia: Our first Day in Tunisia_Medina in Sousse

Laïyane tasting her very first Brik at a rooftop restaurant in the Medina of Sousse.  This deep fried crispy dough filled with egg and tuna has instantly become the most favorite meal of children!  Briks can be found in almost all Tunisian restaurants in Tunisia.

Our first day in Tunisia starts at the Medina of Sousse.  Sousse is the third largest city of Tunisia, and is located on the east coast of Tunisia.  The city was found in the 9th century BC.  The Medina is a maze-like streets where we can find numerous historical and religious sights, plus many shops for both daily groceries and touristic souvenirs. 

Our walks in the maze-like streets of Medina in Sousse.  Inside the wall of Medina which stretches 2.25 km at a height of 8 m, we find many dead ends, and winding narrow pathways.  Although it can be sometimes difficult to find ways around the place, many discoveries of interesting things and places can be made by being lost in the Medina. There are many shops of all kinds, markets, 24 mosques, and museums.  

Léo at the fish market in Medina in Sousse.  A fish vendor offered to have a picture taken with himself and his proud catch of the day, a huge fresh octopus!

Léo standing under a hanging bouquet of natural sponges for sale in front of a spicy shop at the market.  These sponges are from the ocean, and are probably used for washing our bodies.

Fresh pressed orange juice stand.  We are lucky to be in Tunisia for the orange season.  The juice was pressed in front of our eyes, and tasted perfectly sweet and sour!

Laïyane standing by the Mediterranean ocean with a pirate boat behind at the Boujaffar Beach in Sousse.  The pirate boat is for tourist entertainment, but it adds a fun touch to the ocean view. 

Two cats playing flight in a wooden box at the fruit market.