Solo rider #2

I am here. Safe and soundly I arrived at the Tej Marharba, Sousse, Tunisia at 2am!! The views from my balcony alone are breathtaking and I cannot wait to explore what I see.

This morning I have relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful words of Elizabeth Gilbert in her book "Eat, Prey, Love". Thank you Claire for this loan... It is helping me in ways I couldn't have imagined. (a review of this book will be published soon - watch this space).
The cocktails are stronger than the sun rays, which are producing around 36°C heat!! Life is on the up.

Two trips are booked,  one to the El Gjem, one of the best preserved Roman Ampitheatres in the world, and another to the medina for a rumble around the market and a rooftop hot chocolate.

I also plan on visiting Port El Katowi for a visit to the singing light fountains, which resonate those in Barcelona I visited a few years ago with my Mum. The music and lights encourage the fountains to dance!

People here are friendly and have already gone out of their way to supply me with drinks and a sense of safety. I have been asked to be someone's bride, but that is not a fate I wish to succeed!!

All in all then folks a good time on the first day is being had. I am currently on my way to Taj Mahal - a café (sadly not the Indian temple) - for a hot chocolate and some Tunisian grub. So until next time,  Bislaama (goodbye!)

Solo rider

Holiday season is upon us and it was my decision to take one on my own this year. It's a challenge, it's a big risk and I'm now feeling very apprehensive as I sit at the gate... 

After a shaky start to my holiday I am now fuelled with food and waiting at gate 35 in Gatwick's South terminal. My temperature is pretty high, but I am going to put that down to the cocktails which accompanied my Franky and Bennys dinner. I am surrounded by couples and families, but reminding myself it was my choice to come alone.

I have decided it a good idea to venture into the unknown, independently, to track down my happiness and learn a life lesson of coping and being content in my own company. My life has come to a point where I feel this necessary and so I decided it my next challenge to visit a strange country and do just that. Feels a bit crazy now, but I am still proud of myself for giving it a go. Worst case scenario I lock myself in my hotel room and read for a week! Could be worse right?

So, I will of course update as the week goes on - assuming Tunisia isn't so under-developed that WiFi hasn't reached their intelligence yet! Just know that I am going knowing two very important phrases I think will come in handy : "no" and "keep away"... !

Have you ever travelled alone? If so tips are welcomed with open arms...