Nerd Heaven

Mar 10
Today we took a day trip to Matmata where there are cool underground houses. Used for Luke Skywalker’s home in Star Wars. The clothes worn by the Bedouin men in Tunisia look suspiciously like those Jedi knights. Yes, we had a beer in the bar.

I bet George Lucas didn’t take the very crowded local bus we did – at least R. got a seat and we chatted with a woman who was studying English.

Star Wars set -- Luke Skywalker's home in the film. Originally a Troglodyte home.

Star Wars set -- homes were built underground to keep cool

Star Wars set -- some of the stuff is peeling off the walls

Hoser on Star Wars set -- I think "Bar" was added after the movie

Star Wars set -- not surprisingly after 30 years some paint is peeling

French influence in Tunisia