Last days in Africa (for now)

The last days in Africa were a blur. We went and saw the great mosque and bought some Tunisian rugs. We saw one being made and then moved quickly into buying mode. I didn't buy one which was stupid, it would have been the best $500 I ever spent. FAIL. I broke my own rule of "If you want it, buy it". I am ashamed. But nonetheless we made our way toour last stop of Hammamet Tunisia to relax for the last two days ofour trip. The hotel was great, there was a huge bar where they put on shows and the JFRC tore it up. The next day I woke up at 6:30 to go onan optional excursion to two more Roman cities in ruin. We went to Udna, a small Roman town that was founded by Augustus. There was a really well preserved amphitheater and temple that have only been excavated in the last few years.

The best part is that it was raining and cold. So we were all soaked through three layers and went back to the Paradise hotel. I went and got a haircut at the spa, but I was in the minority. I'm pretty sure every single JFRC student got multiple spa appointments. It was hilarious to walk in there. We were definitely taking advantage of the 2:1 euro to dinar exchange rate. On our last night we went to a Cuban club, Habanah in Hammamet. It was really fun, we danced, danced and danced and went to bed happy. When I woke up and realized I was Romebound I actually wasn't looking forward to it. I didn't want to go home, which never happens to me.

Africa has been amazing. I cannot wait to come back, see as much as I can, and never stop coming back. This semester and this trip specifically have made me so thankful for the amazing opportunities I have and seem to keep getting. It also made me realize how obsessed I am with Loyola. Not that I wasn't before, anyone can tell you, I mean I have Loyola socks, that's big for me. I was sitting on the bus to our optional excursion to an aqueduct and ruins of the roman empire how hilarious and random it was that I was there. All of the classics and history majors were sitting around me, and my communication degree program stuck out like, umm a huge white tour bus in a small Tunisian medina.

The point was that I had the opportunity, even as a communication major to come on this trip, and I have learned about so many other things at Loyola that had nothing to do with my degree choice. This next statement is a little ridiculous, don't tell my college friends,but I LOVE THE CORE CURRICULUM.

In all seriousness this trip has been amazing, and has provided me with some amazing new perspective, made me ask a lot of questions, have a lot of fun with some great people and learn more than I thought I could in such a short amount of time. Shout out goes to Mike Beazley and Sander. This trip was surely a mess to put together and there were some bumps along the way, but they worked really hard so we could have the time of our lives.

Until next time Africa, until next time.