Wow, through first time.

Hi guys,

What do you know? This time I got through to write a new post first time!! It only took a couple of seconds! I can't believe it.

I'm taking advantage of email access while I am in Asmara, because I wont have it in Barentu. I've found out that the bus only takes about 6 hours, but you may need to queue for about 3, and even then, you have to jump the queue to get on. I've heard most people are invited to jump the queue though.

Asmara is a beautiful city. I feel fairly familiar in Asmara now. You can get most things, although they are expensive. Fuel- $3.80, chocolate $8, whisky $150. My earnings will be about $200 a month so I will be budgeting quite frugally. Got any tips for me Doug?

The only place where the internet is quick enough to load pictures is possibly the british council, where I might try and link this to picasa. So, hopefully pics coming soon.