Finally, im writing a bit again, its just a quick post about life in Tripoli. I really havn't been acting very touristy and taking photos. I guess thats normal if you know you will be somewhere for a long time. But i have been enjoying some of my most favourite things:
super sticky croissant (smothered in nuts and honey) from this packed coffee bar quite close to my work. Me and a work colleague passed here on the way to work one Friday (weekend) morning to spoil ourselves.
What else has tripoli got to offer? they have an amazing fish market along the seaside where the fishermen sell their ware by weight and you can buy the catch of the day ranging from prawns to sandsharks to different fish brands - then you can get the fish cleaned for a small price and ask one of the local restaurants in the region to cook it. delicious!
In addition, another must see is the National Jamahiriya Museum housed inside the Red Castle (closed for renovations) explaining the rich history of Libya with amazing ruins, statues and even a well preserved child mummie.