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Whee. Sal, we gotta go and never stop going till we get there." "Where we going, man?" "I don't know but we gotta go.


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Friendly weapons

by xaver - last update: Mar 3, 2007

A jump in the past

Houses in Sanaa
I came in Sanaa after a few days in Dubai and the first feeling was like a big jump in the past.
You get that feeling already during the landing of the aircraft when you start seing the desert mountain view and the sensation of dust all around.
House

Mountain

Then as soon as you get out of the airport(for me it was already an adventure as they needed a hour to scan my passport) you start feeling a bit heavier as it is 2400 meters high and for someone living permanently on the sea level like me, it was already a surprise.
me at hospital (photo by call_me_rhia)

And...

After a few hours we just enjoyed this incredibly city and relaxed in its wonderful atmosphear.
To be honest at the beginning I was not feeling so friendly with the town as it's really full of people with weapons, almost any man carries around his jambia and it's not difficult to see men with guns.
This made me feel weird at the beginning as I do not feel confortable with many weapons around whoever carries them, included militaries or police, but I must admitt after a while I just recognised people here were just extremely friendly, those carrying weapons and those not.
And at last, after a night with stomach troubles, I finally found a place where weapons were not allowed: the hospital!

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Pros:"people, costumes, traditions, buildings, simplicity"
Cons:"cars, food, weapons"
In A Nutshell:"It's magic"
xaver's Sanaa Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
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Restaurants
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 3
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 4
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
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Transportation
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Local Customs
Tips: 3 - Photos: 6
 
Packing Lists
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Shopping
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Sports TravelGeneral Tips
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Comments for xaver about Sanaa
gilabrand Thu Sep 3, 2009 12:47 UTC
 Good customs tips!
hopang Thu May 21, 2009 20:32 UTC
 Great Sanaa page! The suq and the old town look fabulous to explore! Thanks for sharing. ~ho & pang
marimar_72 Fri May 15, 2009 13:02 UTC
 Mowah! Happy Birthday!
titti Wed Mar 4, 2009 14:44 UTC
 Ciņ scritto, dove si va a mangiare???
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