The plane finally landed in Tunis, capital of Tunisia after the twenty hour long journey. Though the women's presence had made it bearable, the cramped seating hadn't been kind to her. The pain killer's effect had worn off, leaving Jia Li aching and mildly feverish.
She collected her luggage and looked for a cab to take her to the hotel where she had stayed the last time round. The temperature was cold but not as bad as what she had left behind. She exchanged some currency at the airport, enough to at least afford her accommodation for the night. She only knew a few words of Darija, the local language there but it was enough for to communicate her destination to the cab driver.
