Day 8 - Sheikh to Burao (13km on foot)
I was up early and enjoyed another walk (heading north)
through a pleasantly cool Sheikh before heading back to my local tea house
(second best cuppa so far in Somaliland in my opinion!) where I had a chat with
the locals, discussing my next trip to Burao.
Back at my hotel I packed my things and then headed back to my favourite tea house and had probably the best cup of coffee I have had since arriving in Somaliland! With my coffee consumed I then left with one of the locals (a young guy) who very kindly walked down the main drag with me asking many people in the local stores about the next bus to Burao. I only had to sit down for about 20 minutes before one arrived and I paid 2600 Sh, (the driver asked for $3). It was an easy drive with good roads and I was dropped off at the main roundabout in Burao where there were plenty of tuk-tuks hanging around. I picked one up for $3 (should be $2!) and I asked to be taken to the City Plaza Hotel.
On arrival at the City Plaza Hotel, I was greeted by a
friendly guy who showed me a few rooms to choose from! I settled for one which
was next to the main courtyard at a price of $26 and I had my first hot shower
(well warm anyway) since leaving Hargeisa, result!!
I later headed out and walked down the main road leading to
the centre of Burao and was greeted by loads of friendly people along the way
again! I had a bite to eat before returning to my hotel.
Top Gear Car Wash!
Burao
Mosque (Near my hotel)
Burao
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