AISHA BOUKARI

toured with Aicha with OAT in 2009 just before the up rising. Her knowledge of history was amazing; especially of the role of women in its establishment over the ages. She took us to off the beaten path places and even arranged a Turkey dinner for us on our Thanksgiving day. It was a big surprise for us. We had wild turkey, potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Her knowledge of Americans was delightful. Of special interest ,was a trip to the hammum bath in Hammamet . She arranged for the women to go for the cultural yet common place, life experience of all Tunisian women. It was an opportunity to see the real life, of local women, and to experience it with them. We found it to be relaxing and invigorating. In the Sahara we got to ride over the desert in an ultra lite air craft, and of course ride the camels in the dunes. Additionally, we met her family, and Mother cooked a traditional Tunisian meal for us at her home. We hiked camped, toured, swam, ate, and generally enjoyed 3 wonderful weeks with Aicha. I would gladly travel with her again.