Hi,

 

In the last couple of years, if you've heard/read about Tunisia, it is most likely linked to revolution, religion and power, social misery... etc.

 

Just to show that there are other things going on, even in countries with a "turbulent" socio-political life :)

 

http://1x.com/photo/222989/group:216:all

http://1x.com/photo/222990/group:216:all

http://1x.com/photo/222992/group:216:all

 

Cheers,

paco.

Hi Paco,

I have not been to Tunisia, so I would love to hear more about the other things you re aware of.

 

You are correct, often we only see the headlines and do not necessarily see the day to day life that is going on behind them.

 

Can you please talk a bit more about what is that you would like us to see from these photos.

 

What are some of the things that are going on? It sounds like you have some experience with this country please share more info with us.

 

Do you know how things are moving along since the revolt and government changeover?

 

Thanks,

Phyllis

Hi,

 

Well, what I wrote as a description in the info tab is the following:

 

"Tunisian electricity company (STEG) has agreed to build structures on top of the electrical poles for storks to make their nests. Around 6500 of them in total.

Indeed storks were dying on electrical wires and causing blackouts. For some, this idea is an ecological initiative to save the storks. For others, it is purely economical decision. In any case, I think it is a strange case of symbiosis."

 

It's not an incredible story, I know. Actually, that's the point...

 

Anyway, you ask me about Tunisia... Well, I'm far from being an expert about it. But I did have the chance to visit once before the revolution and once after the revolution (not long ago, actually) because I have some friends (one very good friend mostly) there.

 

Some things have changed, for sure: you'll see women in niqab (people often mix niqab and burka) which you wouldn't before, you'll see many police officers at big intersections and you won't hear Ben Ali's speaches on the radio. Instead, you may hear in the news that the police have sent a message through facebook to tell everyone not to go to this or that protest (true story).

 

Other than that, I can't really make a deep analysis about the situation... I think the political situation there is fragile and complex. I hope with all my heart that all tunisians can live as freely and happily as possible.

What a great response Paco. We do not hear much in our Media here when the crisis is over...and usually of course that is when the most important things begin to happen.

The Storks it is an interesting story..:)) We need babies. That is where they come from yes? That was to lighten things up.

 

I hope your friends are safe...and can have some peace and joy...what more can we ask for?

Thanks for sharing this Phyllis

PS Eliza should return tomorrow.

Hello Paco, (and Phyllis) - am so intrigued to hear about the storks and the attempts to protect them from electrocution (it's a heartening story and one that I wish 'the powers that be" would adopt here, instead of continuing plans to build a sodding great highway across the middle of the Serengeti National Park)!!

 

That said...it's so interesting to read your words about Tunisia. I was just in Zanzibar, which I imagine has some similarities? Do you plan to visit Tunisia again soon?

 

I look forward to seeing more of your pictures and views of a country you obviously care a lot about :)

 

Cheers, Eliza