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Princess Leia Room

Princess Leia Room

03 Jan 2024 76
We stayed at Hotel Sidi Idriss, Matmata. Each room in the hotel was named after a character from Star Wars, or a significant name associated with the franchise. In actual fact, the hotel was already a hotel when chosen to be used in filming. A Berber village, and troglodyte cave structure, it would have been a fascinating stay, even without any movie association.
Picturesque and Evocative

Picturesque and Evocative

03 Jan 2024 2 59
Exploring the many layers of what remains of the 3rd century amphitheatre of El Djem.
El Djem - Third Largest Roman Amphitheatre

El Djem - Third Largest Roman Amphitheatre

03 Jan 2024 74
One Entrance

One Entrance

03 Jan 2024 54
Arches upon arches upon arches.
Our First Stop in Tunisia

Our First Stop in Tunisia

02 Jan 2024 1 72
Late sun sends long shadows of palms against the walls of the ribat in Monastir.
"Life of Brian" Backdrop

"Life of Brian" Backdrop

02 Jan 2024 1 71
Shooting location used by Monty Python. Inside Ribat Harthouma.
Inside Ribat of Harthouma

Inside Ribat of Harthouma

02 Jan 2024 79
Landmark tower inside the Monastir's beautiful ribat. A ribat is the name given to the small muslim forts that were built on the frontiers during muslim expansion in to north Africa.
Kosmonavtlar

Kosmonavtlar

13 Oct 2022 135
Well, the best was saved for last. Kosmonavtlar, with panels celebrating cosmonauts. Unexpectedly, the panels were quite human, almost soft, and just a touch playful. Not at all what we anticipated from a Soviet era creation. It was a fine end to our home-made Tashkent Metro expore.
Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan

13 Oct 2022 150
Uzbekistan station was not a planned stop. When the train pulled up, we decided to hop out and wait for the next one. The giant tulip-like lamps were the standout feature.
Alisher Navoi

Alisher Navoi

13 Oct 2022 155
Alisher Navoi is the partner interchange station to Pakhtakor. Rows of beautifully patterned domed ceilings\, over the tracks and over the platform.
Pakhtakor

Pakhtakor

13 Oct 2022 127
Pakhtakor is another interchange station. The tiling here seems to mimic a fabric, more than a traditional tiling pattern.
Bunyodkor

Bunyodkor

13 Oct 2022 132
Bunyodkor, formerly Khalqiar Dustligi. This panel with pomegranates stood out. This station was the closest to Caroline's apartment, and where we began day 2 on the Tashkent metro.
Mustakilik Maydoni

Mustakilik Maydoni

12 Oct 2022 147
We split our Tashkent metro exploring over two days. This elegant platform is where we finished on day one, near Independence Square. Mustakilik Maydoni.
Bodomzor

Bodomzor

12 Oct 2022 129
The platform at Bodomzor metro station had these great light fittings, reminiscent of 1960s bar stools.
Yunus Rajabiy

Yunus Rajabiy

12 Oct 2022 155
Yunus Rajabiy is an interchange station in the Tashkent metro system. The steps from the other line come down mid platform, allowing appreciation of the tall hall, its columns and light fittings.
Chilonzor

Chilonzor

12 Oct 2022 84
Our self created Tashkent metro tour began at Chilonzor. Grand light fittings, and many beautiful panels depicting life in Uzbekistan.
Homeless Fire Victims

Homeless Fire Victims

13 Oct 2022 77
Tragedy, eloquently captured on canvas.
Watchwoman - Сторожиха

Watchwoman - Сторожиха

13 Oct 2022 86
Сторожиха, 1955, by Fadeev Valentin Aleksandrovich. Relaxing with her tea, but still fully aware of keeping an eye out. What or whom for? A one-off reason to be careful, or a regular task? Was the tea green tea or black, and did it have lemon? Despite those unanswered questions, the painting still says so much, capturing a character wonderfully.
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