Monday, March 23, 2009

The several faces of Somalia

Somaliland is the only country in africa i have been to where there are less chickens than  goats , known for its exportation of goats and camels  chicken rearing is not common at all :- 

Whats most interesting is the land is so vast and full of potential but  it hasn't been used , the first time i landed in Berbera (has an Airstrip with the longest runway in Africa) i had to connect to the capital (Hargeisa) by road hence  evidence of the sea level ages ago can be seen by the display of the mineral elements e.g rocks rich in iron , the most interesting thing was a hill that had two faces (Hawa iyo  Adan (Adam and eve ) the locals call it ). 
Berbera has a ridiculously  beautiful beach , calm waters , freshly made sea food(fish,crabs,lobsters  etc) is available at the maansoor hotel , air conditioned and lovely rooms,fairly priced is on the located  approx. 20 mtrs   from the sea 

Berbera is also famous for the great somali lover (Elmi bowdery)  lived and worked in berbera , he use to work in a little bakery in the city where he met leila (the lady he fell in love)  he later died  because he couldnt get the love of his life . the bakery  is still there but is the love???? may be we need a love gauge to check that !!
old turkish buildings,  mosques and colonial buildings are evident in the city ....

Berbera also has a big port  and most often  while driving in  you will encounter herds of goats and camels  making their way to the port  for exportation .

i call it berbs .....

Nature Trail

I love going  to coastal areas in Kenya , well since i have always lived in the  inland  i never thought  there could be places you could actually  get away  to :

Eldoret is the fourth city  in kenya and in its out skirts has this beautifull  place called Naiberi River campsite ,fairly priced , beautiful cottages(for 4000 to 10,000 kshs ) ,swimming pool, river , tree houses , you can also bring your own tent and put it up for only 400 shs .

play games , nature trails, relax, cook  and embrace nature ........   


The other amazing place in Eldoret is Poa place  known for its amazing cottages and  exclusive services like internet  access .