"Souk and you shall find..." - Known as the Island of the Lotus Eaters, Ulysses named Djerba Island a magical and mythical place after landing here on his Odyssey...
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Djerba Island - Tunisia.
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Fish and spice market, Houmt Souk, Djerba Island - Tunisia.
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Dorade for auction at Houmt Souk fish market, Djerba Island - Tunisia.
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Spice & fish market, Houmt Souk, Djerba Island - Tunisia.
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Fisherman at sunrise, Houmt Souk Port, Djerba Island - Tunisia.
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La Ghriba Synagogue, Djerba Island - Tunisia.
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Once a thriving community, La Ghriba Synagogue is now a place of old men... but still wonderfully evocotive.
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Ancient olive trees and spring daisies, Nr Guellela, Djerba Island - Tunisia.
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Ancient olive trees Nr Guellela, Djerba Island - Tunisia.
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The berber woman of Djerba Island wear distinctive Straw Sun Hats and are notoriously shy about having their picture taken.
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The Dar Dhiafa Hotel in the ancient Jewish town of Erriadh, Djerba Island - Tunisia.
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Osban, a vegatable parcel, Swiss Chard Leaves Stuffed with Parsley Onions and Rice at Essofra Restaurant, Hamout Souk, Djerba Island - Tunisia.
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The small town mosque visible accross the rooftops of Erriadh, an old jewish enclave that is being turned in to luxurious boutique hotels, Djerba Island - Tunisia.
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Djerba beach in the pre holiday season is deserted and has a wonderful run down feeling, Djerba Island - Tunisia.
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Sunrise at the port of Houmt Souk with the fort of Borj El K'bir in the background, Djerba Island - Tunisia.