FF, Thanks for sharing the letter, its always nice to hear positive experiences from those that visit Somalia. Animal Farm, That is a good blog. What others are you following? I know of Ahmed in Burco and Inside Somaliland.

Amazing imagery. Thanks for the link.

Originally posted by rokko: luminous idea me reckon LOL....you aussie's are a funny lot. Come to think of it, I wouldn't mind encounterin' an aussie nomad or two. I'm trying to picture a Somali version of Crocodile Dundee...

I cannot fathom the number of times I've come across this question. To call it redundant would be a compliment.

Let's hope this trip will give Somali people a tad more than a smiling president...

Somalia warns against oil deals Aug 28 2005 05:18:10:747PM Nairobi - Somalia's prime minister on Sunday warned foreign firms against signing oil exploration contracts with local officials in the lawless country, saying such agreements were invalid. Ali Mohamed Gedi said such deals would not be recognised by the war-torn nation's transitional government and that self-proclaimed local administrations could not legally negotiate contracts over natural resources. Gedi said: "Until the government puts in place specific legislation for natural resources management, such as a national hydrocarbon law, it will be categorically impossible to give concessions. "In this respect, foreign companies should desist in attempts to deal with local authorities ... without prior written authority from the Transitional Federal Government of the Republic of Somalia. "Any violation of this will result in negative consequences and the responsibility will lie with the culprits," Gedi warned, adding that his government would take measures to protect Somali natural resources. His comments came after an oil exploration contract was signed last week between an Australian company and the regional administration of Somalia's northeastern Puntland region. Gedi said that deal was "illegal and unacceptable." The Horn of Africa nation, which has had no functioning central government since strongman Mohamed Siad Barre was ousted in 1991, has attracted several foreign oil companies that have been prospecting for possible oil exploration. Source: AFP, Aug 28, 2005

I will surely add Eyl to my itinerary of historical sites to visit.

Originally posted by P_508: i bet no somali will even get what a pyramid means.. LOL.

I'm sure if Admin has the time and resources, they will do what they can to improve this forum. As always, demand is also a big factor...so let's see if we're not the sole nomads making this request.

Originally posted by Animal Farm: so be it yal, stay and be an internet feature, and dream possibilities of what you assume peoples personalities to be like, and construct one in the process. Refuse authenticity and embrace in the virtual mayhem of SOL-poser stardom – enjoy your cake, slaughter the camel, gulp down the salt and Godspeed you skeletons on keyboards. You tell 'em.

Baashi, Excellent link, dhankis saaxib. Currently enjoying "Do you remember the time" Michael Jackson. Fidel, Thats a great idea, hope Admin takes up the challenge! But the million dollar question is, what type of music to play? Is there a way for nomads to chose between the genre's? Or perhaps something different for every section of the forum....

Garowe Photos

Originally posted by Ilhaam: How can they go to war with terror when it is war that is terrorizing? K'NAAN I like your quote...its very true. K-Kid, I've changed my vote to the hippie island now....

^^I suppose everyone has a different view of what is pleasing to the eye.... Brown, Your free to use any photo. They are all available at biyokulule.com.

Yalho Click here for full size image Termite Mound Right of Way Not sure of exact location Date Trees Date Trees

Magnificent. I hope our brother MD is doing well,--I await the account of his tales in the motherland. What is with the format? We can't even save the photos... Thanks to Sky for sending me the link earlier.

mmmm....Sambuza Village. :cool: lol@Paris ontario...your joking right?

O-Town

Congratulations brother! Allah bless you two and bring you much happiness. Amiin. Wiil iyo Caano. BN

Mr. Ciise Dholowaa is an example to all. Allah help these and all Somali children in need.

Masha'Allah.

What would we do without Amin's regular depictions of our stale politics....

Good news indeed, although I dont care much for photo posted.

On the topic of hotels...

A well written piece.