Everyone sent home early!

Last night ,at around 9pm,the British Council was forced to send everyone home early.
In Tunis there was rioting,further protest against the goverment;there were reports of cars being set alight and the protestors spreading to other areas of Tunis.

More trouble in Tunisia!

Today there's been a march by young students in Tunis.
The Tunisians are demanding that the President resign.

14 demonstators killed in demonstations in Tunisia

14 Tunisians were killed in demonstations in the south of Tunisia.
High employment and high food prices plus the lack of freedom had forced Tunisians,not normally known for demonstrations,to demonstrate against the oppressive Tunisian regime.
The demonstrations took place last might in small towns of Thala and Kesserine.

The demonstrations began after a man set fire to himself on 17 December in Sidi Bouzid to protest against the police confiscating fruit and vegetables that he was selling without a permit.The president of Tunisia visited the man in hospital but tragically he died on Tuesday.
While another man is reported to have electrocuted himself as part of the protest.

Demonstrations are rare in Tunisia, where there are tight controls aimed at preventing dissent. The unrest has been linked to frustrations with the president and the ruling elite.
The recent events have provoked similar demonstrations in neighbouring Algeria.

Last day in London

Ice Skating

Yesterday went ice skating at Somerset House.As usual it takes awhile to get used to the skates but it's a lovely atmosphere skating at Somerset House.However,later on and today my back aches.

Before that I'd been to the Prince Charles Cinema to see the film' The Illusionist' mostly a silent animation film.

Celebrated New Year's Eve at the Riverside pub with Tony and his Italian friend Lucia.

Gauguin Tate Modern

Yesterday went to the Gauguin exhibition at the Tate Modern.
It was a good exhibition of his work but there it was too crowded!
The day before Tony,my brother,and I saw the Photographer Landscape Exhibition;some really stunning photos.

After Gauguin had a cafe latte at the Cafe Rouge,a cafe/restaurant near St.Paul's.

Tron

Yesterday evening saw the film 'Tron -the legacy' in 3D.Lots of special effects but the film lacks any real dramatic moments and no sense of suspense or good dialogue.Actually I found it difficult to see the 3D parts,it seemed most of the film was in normal 2D except for the action scenes.I noticed more 3D effects in the pre-film trailers and advertisements!