Asmara, Eritrea, Africa - Jan. 1961
In
midwinter some of us are able to break away, catch the "desert run"
Goony headed west, and visit the town of Asmara, high above the Red Sea in east
Africa. As seemed usual, we were greeted with spring like weather,
friendly local folks and fantastic food (and drink!). These photos give
just a glimpse of parts of the enjoyable days we spent in Asmara. An
active evening social life did not lend itself to recording photos for
posterity.
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| This photo of the US
Kagnew's main gate appeared in the earlier Asmara album, but this picture was
actually taken on this later trip. |
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| Quickly leaving the Kagnew
Station, we hire a "Gerry Cart" for a pleasant ride in to the
city. |
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| What a great way to see
life in this bustling town that has a strong Italian influence, as it used
to be under Italian control years ago. |
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| Not sure where this spot
was, but we get glimpses of everyday life as we clip-clop by. |
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| As we get further in to
the city we even come to busy intersections controlled by street lights. |
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| One of our first stops
must have been to "Joe Bar" were friend Bill poses with probably
Joe & Mrs. Joe. |
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| It was then probably next
to our favorite place to call our home away from home, the Villa DellaRosa. |
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| Here "Mama"
prepares a great Italian/African breakfast as her helper looks on. |
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| Something new to us, but
greatly enjoyed, was fresh tomatoes cooked with our morning fresh eggs. |
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| Mama was an artist in the
kitchen. |
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| When she cooked, the help
stood at the ready & we ate appreciatively! |
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| At the dining table
(L-R), Julian "Guz" Guzman, Scotty & Bill Cathcart enjoy the
feast while Mama & her 2 helpers look on. |
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| From the roof of the pension
we get a view of the city & the prominent nearby church. |
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| From another angle we see
this courtyard & some government building. |
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| And down on a morning in
Asmara street scene. |
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| And another busy local
intersection. |
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| And yet another view from
the roof of the Villa DellaRosa. |
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| It is also a time to get
a group picture of Mama and her staff. |
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| And Keith gets a great
hug from Mama herself. |
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| And this shy helper
consents to posing with Keith. |
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| A closer view of that
church seen from the pension's roof. |
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| A view of
"downtown" Asmara. |
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| Another Asmara boulevard. |
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| This wagon might have
problems, but does the job. |
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