Luke Skywalker's home

It happened a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... no, actually it all happened here in Tunisia. About 3 hours from a little town by the same name is the real planet Tattoine. It's where George Lucas shot parts of his unforgettable Star Wars series and where my press junket stopped to snap photos.

Inside the adobe sand caves is nothing but support beams and chipped paint but on the outside the set looks no different than it did in the last prequels, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. A huge expanse of dead Salt Lake and camel crossings will make up for the defunct moisture vaporators and empty houses.

Caution - A 4x4 vehicle or military tank is most suitable for crossing the Sahara to get here. Our little white van loaded with luggage and 5 tired journalists suffered some terrible potholes and sand traps.