Eritrea is very young state. It is former Italian colony and the capital city has very strong Italian flavor. Comparing to the other capitals of Africa in is just elegant with its Italian architecture. Churches, mosques, palm trees… Blue sky. Friendly people – many speak basic english. Cheap accommodation. Inexpensive food – just a paradise for the backpackers. You can have a room for 3-4 USD. For your weak 1 USD you can have here 6 espresso or 8 pastries or 2 bottles of local beer or 36 bread rolls. It reminds me Bangkok or Kathmandu from their best days… With one exception: In two days I saw here only one tourist. I stay in the friendly Pensionne Stella – hard to find – ask for Mocambo Club – it is just 50 m away… Welcome to Asmara!
