The Sea, How I Love Thee

Day two in Djerba was a great one. We woke up early because Nidhal had a surprise for me (although I had kind of already guessed it). We drove from the hotel to the marina where multiple pirate ships were waiting for us. Nidhal struck a deal with a guy who turned out to be a high-ranking policeman, and we got a good price for the ship Le Pirate. After waiting for a large group of French tourists, the voyage was underway. It began with piratey music and with the "deck hands" climbing up the netting above the ship and doing acrobatics. The voyage continued with music (traditional and otherwise), dancing, and general relaxation. After maybe 30 minutes, the ship docked on an uninhabited desert island. There were multiple huts erected for the pirate ships where the passengers would eat. Our hut was definitely the best.

After landing on the island, we were instructed to go swim on the opposite side for an hour. Nidhal and I did this gladly. The water was excellent. Wonderful. It was as warm as bath water. Lunch was included in our ticket, and we were served delicious Tunisian food (salads, brik, couscous, fish, and watermelon). After lunch, there was a comedic play, in which the boat staff made fun of people of different nationalities. The targets of this trip were the Italians and the French. They choose their targets based on who is on board, and because this trip was almost all French, they chose these two groups of people. After lunch there was more swimming, tea, and the trip back. I absolutely loved this excursion. I think it was one of my favorite events of the entire honeymoon.

After arriving back on Djerba, we relaxed in the Mediterranean for a while and then went to dinner. In contrast to the first dinner, this one was quite good consisted of mostly Tunisian food. Apparently, it was "Tunisia night" at the hotel, and so they also had a snake charmer for entertainment after dinner. He first showed around some lizards and then brought out three cobras. I stayed as far away as I could.

Day three on Djerba was mostly swimming. In the morning, though, we did go to a three-part museum. Part one was a crocodile zoo, part two was a demonstration of life on Djerba, and part three was an actual museum containing art and stuff. I liked the last part because of its air conditioning. And then swim swim swim in the sea sea sea.