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Things To Do: Facing (or trying to avoid) the realities
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  • Written by hunwagner on Apr 29, 2005
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    • No one can avoid noticing the slums that make up much of the capital, Djibouti City.
    They just seem to stretch endlessly in all directions, starting just south of the Central Market and the European Quarter.
    Even if you live a sheltered life at an army base or in an upmarket hotel, they will be a constant reminder of what life is like for the Djiboutians.

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    Things To Do: The Central Market
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    • Djibouti - The market is the entrance to the Europea Quarter
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    • Just south of the decaying European Quarter, the Central Market is probably the heart of Djibouti City.
    Its food section bears the dubious distinction of being one of the dirtiest markets I have ever seen - the thick clouds of flies made us afraid to talk lest we swallow some if we open our mouth.
    A bit to the east there is a tourist-oriented souvenir market, mostly selling junk from Kenya.

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    Things To Do: Hamoudi Mosque
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    • This nondescript little mosque near the market is Djibouti's main historic sight.
    In other countries you wouldn't even notice it.

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    Things To Do: The minaret & the pigeons
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    • The victinity of the mosque was full of pigeons, fed like in squares in Europe, and contributing to the general mess with their droppings.
    A hat might be a good idea!

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    Things To Do: The showpiece building
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    • Much of the old European Quarter is in a very sad state of general decay, but two sides of this building have been renovated - so this is what graces all the postcards of the town.

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    Things To Do: Djibouti by night
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    • At night the unbearable heat of the day becomes just a bit less opressive, the darkness covers most of dirt, with only finer buildings lit-up, and the flies are asleep.
    This is then the best time to walk around the city - despite all the poverty around, I felt it was safe to do so, at least in the European Quarter.

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    Things To Do: The Presidential Palace
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    • Easily the most beautiful piece of colonial architecture in Djibouti, the Presidential Palace overlooks the busy harbour on the waterfront. Of course it is closed to visitors, and even photographing it is forbidden.
    This sneaking shot taken in the evening is the best I could manage.

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    hindu1936 Mon Jun 1, 2009 12:57 UTC
     By gosh, Lazslo, this is likely the most honest page I have ever seen. More, you justify your opinion. I hadn't planned on going there and know now I won't. thank you Sir    		angiebabe Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:15 UTC
     Interesting reading yr page - looks like Ill keep Djibouti on the lower rungs of my to-do list!
    craic Sun Apr 1, 2007 17:00 UTC
     it must be hell to live there    		Travmad Sun Apr 1, 2007 16:08 UTC
     Sometimes you have to just say it like it is. Thanks I remember this one!
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