I left Tunis yesterday to begin my exploration down the coast. First stop: Sousse. A lively little town with a small, but active, medina. My hotel is just inside, literally 2 meters from the ancient medina wall. I'm taking advantage of the rooftop deck to rise above the hustle and bustle of trade below.

So I am quickly approaching one month into my travels. Here is a self-portrait I took so you can see how I've changed.



Lets check in about goals. So far I have successfully avoided prison, hospital, abduction, ingestion. I have been somewhat unsuccessful at staying healthy - but it sounds like this cold is traveling among my friends at home so perhaps there was no avoiding it. Of course i spoke too soon about having an iron stomach as well but nothing serious. I have met a ton of fascinating people: from perenial travelers, to intriguing Egyptians at home, to worldly citizens at home anywhere.

I am surviving challenges, taking risks, and doing well at being self-responsible and not geting ripped off. I would like to work on taking action without pausing - I still overthink things.

I have seen some amazing wonders though my wish-list of animals is as big as ever. I need to head south sometime to go see lions and giraffes and hippos. In fact there is very little wildlife here at all. Not even lizards which you see around most of the medeteranian. Too many feral cats i guess.