Nejib and Slah between them have both had a healthy fascination with wildlife. The aspect of botany comes into Nejib's work and the botanical garden and the olive groves are just an extension of Slah impressive architecture masterpeice. The climate in Tunisia lends itself wonderfully to nurture both Mediterrean and tropical plants. Slah is eager to build a collection of varied and exciting herbs, colourful flowers and cacti to compliment the orange, lemon and olive groves. The olive trees are just over four years old, not quite ready for pressing but the smell in the garden is delicious. The large makeshift greenhouses are filling up nicely and the colours are dazzling. Within the coming months and years the garden will begin to flourish and I am sure become a beacon for excellence the world over. Butterflies are sure to flock in their thousands. This Village is beginning to have a life all of it's own and after 20 years of committment and hardwork the Village is beginning to reap the rewards of the seeds sown. The phrase, "You reap what you sow", could not be more appropriate for these two men and their wives, who for over 20 years, have built a world within a world and called it Modern Tunisia. Between them they have reintroduced the Independent Nation of Tunisia to geometry, mathematics, architecture, abstract art, music, calligraphy, modern furniture making, pottery, weaving, poetry, plays and horticulture giving Modern Tunisia a genuine sense of direction and an identity like no other African Independent Nation. We can all learn so much from the enormous sacrifices, struggles and efforts these great men and their wives have shown their beloved Independent Nation of Tunisia. We statue you all from all four corners of the globe. Thank you all for giving the world back a sense of humanity.
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