Libyan is so "in" now , soon it will become the plat du jour

Since Libya has opened up the news have been carrying other articles than those related to alleged terrorism threats from my country, please enjoy this little story about a Libyan artist

Oh and I must go an do some domestic sightseeing before those hordes of tourist start trampling all over the place.

Saturday, 3 April, 2004: Warming relations between Washington and Tripoli are giving U.S. travelers a chance to see some of the world's most stunning Roman ruins, which had been off-limits to Americans for more than two decades. From the sands of the Sahara to the rose-tinged remains of Sabratha's amphitheater, U.S. travel agencies have added Libya to their menu, serving up a glimpse of a country that was long a pariah state. "There's wonderful world history that's been off-limits to Americans for the past 23 years," noted Tom Stanley, president of Newport Beach, California-based Travcoa, which is offering its first trip to Libya May 7-16. [AFP]