This tour fell on my summer teaching break from Woodberry. I was really looking forward to returning to Tunisia, especially since we would be performing with several guest musicians and the Vienna Opera House Orchestra in the Carthage ampitheatre. Unfortunately, I arrived in Tunisia feeling ill. Brennan Gilmore (guitarist, mandolin player, vocalist, and good friend since college) had to take care of me when the condition escalated. He called doctors to the house, checked on me when I couldn’t stop being sick, and eventually spent the night with me in the hospital/ clinic. He translated for me in the hospital and calmed me down when I had a panic attack and tried to leave. Luckily, the sickness passed quickly and I was well enough to attend the dress rehearsal and perform in the concert.
The picture abovewas taken during a rehearsal break. From left to right: Zack Blatter, Tom Rosenkrantz, me, Brennan Gilmore, Pedro Eustach, Riadh Ferri.
We performed here- in the ruins of the Carthage ampitheatre.
Practicing with Brennan.
I loved seeing camels on the beach.
Kantara spent a day in the studio to record our demo.
I promise that I am not making this up. While we were in the studio, I watched a mother cat nursing her two big kittens. A turtle started running towards the cats, climed over one of the kittens, and partook in the nursing! I wish I had a video camera. At least I was able to take this picture with live witnesses to the event.
We spent a lot of time at the home of a glass blower named Sadika. Here I am relaxing on her sofa.
This is the front of Sadika's shop.
Tunisian rugs are so beautiful. I bought a little green rug for Brian.
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