Massawa – Eritrea. They have here fuel shortages… But sometimes also shortage of the bread. No bread in the morning!. From the grocery they send me to the bakery – there is only one in the dusty, old street close to the port… The doors were closed and crowd of local people was waiting outside for their fresh rolls (the only brand of bred available here). So was I – the only white tourist in Massawa.
After 40 minutes they opened the doors and first in the line (or strongest in the line) got their supply… It took another 30 minutes until I got mine. Halelujah! For 1 USD you can get 70 bread rolls. I bought 10 only… And I paid 1 nakfa extra for the plastic bag, since I had not own…
From the old city of Massawa you can see Green Island. If you had no chance to pay for the boat to famous Dahlak Islands this could be an alternative: they charge 1000 nakfa (like 40 USD) for half day tour to the Green Island from Massawa. There is nothing special on the island except the ruin of the little mosque. But there is a small beach and coral reef on the way to snorkel – not so bad….
