(The road to Sabratha, miles and miles of desert)
About food. You have most likely been advised on food handling but I will share this with you. Having Wheelus AFB in Tripoli was a God send. Our drinking water was piped from there to our apartments. So, if we purchased fresh produce from the local market, it was necessary to wash it thoroughly in a Clorox solution. When eating in restaurants, make sure everything is served hot. Another thing, make sure you know what you're eating. One experience I had with that is when I found out that the meatballs were made of camel meat. I can still feel the grainy texture. YUK! Eating in local restaurants were a very low priority. Just be very careful - Montezuma's revenge is painful. However, between then and now, maybe that won't be an issue. In fifty years, things can change.
(Ruins of Leptis Magna)
You'll really enjoy sight seeing excursions. I can still remember the ruins of Leptis Magna and of Sabratha. Then, of course, there is the Lady of Gharyan. The Mediterranean has magnificent beaches. On excursions you can expect to see herds of camels and fig-laden donkeys. And, if you venture into Tripoli, a visit to the harbor is breathtaking. Again, when you embark on an outing take plenty of water. The temp in the desert can reach 130 degrees by noon. Also, take cantaloupe or oranges for additional fluids. (Some folks we went with brought wine and cheese and not much water - dumb, dumb).
Hygiene was a low priority as was privacy. We never know what we'd see walking through the market but we could sure smell what we didn't see. Scads of horse drawn carriages were a big item. I went on one ride and came home with riddled with fleas. Dear heavens, how awful. Carriage rides ranked right up there with eating in local restaurants.
You'll really enjoy sight seeing excursions. I can still remember the ruins of Leptis Magna and of Sabratha. Then, of course, there is the Lady of Gharyan. The Mediterranean has magnificent beaches. On excursions you can expect to see herds of camels and fig-laden donkeys. And, if you venture into Tripoli, a visit to the harbor is breathtaking. Again, when you embark on an outing take plenty of water. The temp in the desert can reach 130 degrees by noon. Also, take cantaloupe or oranges for additional fluids. (Some folks we went with brought wine and cheese and not much water - dumb, dumb).
Hygiene was a low priority as was privacy. We never know what we'd see walking through the market but we could sure smell what we didn't see. Scads of horse drawn carriages were a big item. I went on one ride and came home with riddled with fleas. Dear heavens, how awful. Carriage rides ranked right up there with eating in local restaurants.
(Aunt Carrie on the car)
Cheryl - I hope you've enjoyed my memories. Even through the unexpected hardships, the experiences I had were life changing. I came away with a greater appreciation for our country and the freedoms we enjoy. Would I have had it any other way. Not on your life.
Cheryl - I hope you've enjoyed my memories. Even through the unexpected hardships, the experiences I had were life changing. I came away with a greater appreciation for our country and the freedoms we enjoy. Would I have had it any other way. Not on your life.
Thank you Aunt Carrie for sharing your adventure with us. I'm excited to experience many of the same things!
you know what I think would be cool? to try to take pictures just like the ones she sent you...like a then and now thing.
ReplyDeleteLexi, I totally agree. My husband and I have discussed doing exactly that, wouldn't it be neat?
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