In Djibouti . . .

I am currently living and working in Djibouti. There's not a lot of info out there so I'm glad I found this website. Please come on over and visit my blog to discuss current events about the country with someone 'on the ground.'

http://travldawrld.blogspot.com/

Thanks in advance for your visit.

yo RUSS how do u like djibouti? hot huh? yo say hi to my father for me in djibouti city man, avenu 13 quatie 3, his name is mohammed hagi. i'm know as aboubaker over their. thnks and keep up the good work.

hussein wrote:

yo RUSS how do u like djibouti? hot huh? yo say hi to my father for me in djibouti city man, avenu 13 quatie 3, his name is mohammed hagi. i'm know as aboubaker over their. thnks and keep up the good work.

Hey! Thanks for replying. I will try to drop by and say hello. Actually, I like it here a lot and the weather's not too hot this time of year. We just finished the Eid celebration and the new year so it's been festive recently. Djibouti should be getting a lot of good press especially if AFCOM settles down here.

Anyway, thanks for your comments.

Hi Russ

I am negotiating a contract in Djibouti
Can you give me some tips
How would my wife do overthere, is it 'burka' territory?
How safe is it??

regards

Martin

Martin wrote:

Hi Russ
I am negotiating a contract in Djibouti
Can you give me some tips
How would my wife do overthere, is it 'burka' territory?
How safe is it??
regards
Martin

Martin,

Why don't you contact me via e-mail (posted on my website) with specific questions. I can tell you now though after having lived in Saudi Arabia that Djibouti is much more liberal.

hussein wrote:

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YO RUSS WHAT'S UP MAN I JUST WANT TO SAY HERE IN THE STATE OBAMA IS KICKING THE CLINTON'S ASS MAN HE JUST WON BY 55% HILLIRY 27%.YES LAST MONTH MY COUSIN WAS SENT BACK TO IRAQ HIS FATHER WASN'T HAPPY ABOUT IT,BUT I SUPPORTED HIM.HE IS COOL. BUT YEAH ARE AT CAMP LEMONIER? HOW IS IT? ANYWAY STAY SAFE AND WE SUPPORT U GUYS.PEACE OUT

Thanks for the support! It's most appreciated.

Hi Russ, I'm glad you're enjoying yourself in Djibouti. You know, I was born in Djibouti, and left at the age of 5 with my family, and we settled in Ottawa,Canada. I really do miss it, and I'll have the priviledge to go there this summer. I'll only be there for a few weeks, but It'll be worth it, I have tons of family members to visit. Your timing couldn't have been better, lucky for you, you didn't have to suffer then dreaded august heat. I'm practically "canadian" since I was raised here...My parents told me i'll stand out. I'm just too excited.

Mohamed wrote:

Hi Russ, I'm glad you're enjoying yourself in Djibouti. You know, I was born in Djibouti, and left at the age of 5 with my family, and we settled in Ottawa,Canada. I really do miss it, and I'll have the priviledge to go there this summer. I'll only be there for a few weeks, but It'll be worth it, I have tons of family members to visit. Your timing couldn't have been better, lucky for you, you didn't have to suffer then dreaded august heat. I'm practically "canadian" since I was raised here...My parents told me i'll stand out. I'm just too excited.

I wonder, have you been here since you left as a child? If not, I'd like to hear what your impressions are when you do visit this summer. I'm taking a trip out to Lake Assal this weekend. Should provide a great opportunity for photos!! I can't wait. Talk soon, Russ

hey Russ,I also left djibouti when I was 5 and moved to Toronto,Canada.Iam graduating from high school this year and probably moving to djibouti do you know what to do there for fun??

mashallah fatouma i came from djibouti 1 year ago now i'm taking class at the university of minnesota so to tell u the truth their is many things to do u can go for fishing in the red sea or go to the mascali island or ille mucha or go to lake assal the ground i salt or catch the train to ali sabeih their are new hotels so don't worry and get ready to get down and dirty cause ITTTTTTT ISSSSS AFRICAAAAAAAAAA baby.

Fatouma wrote:

hey Russ,I also left djibouti when I was 5 and moved to Toronto,Canada.Iam graduating from high school this year and probably moving to djibouti do you know what to do there for fun??

For fun? Hmmm, let me see. I'm a lot older than you so my idea of fun might be different from yours. Last weekend, I went to Lake Assal. Mostly, I enjoy heading outside the capital city and exploring the countryside. It seems really exotic at least, to me. There doesn't seem to be an active nightlife here. Sorry I couldn't be more help.

Russ
Djibouti, Horn of Africa
http://travldawrld.blogspot.com/

hussein wrote:

mashallah fatouma i came from djibouti 1 year ago now i'm taking class at the university of minnesota so to tell u the truth their is many things to do u can go for fishing in the red sea or go to the mascali island or ille mucha or go to lake assal the ground i salt or catch the train to ali sabeih their are new hotels so don't worry and get ready to get down and dirty cause ITTTTTTT ISSSSS AFRICAAAAAAAAAA baby.

Thanx for the advice,Iam just afraid that I will move there and get bored and want to come back to Toronto.

Thank-you Russ your actually a great help,I love going outdoors just not now because we have like 30cm snow here which is hard to do anything.

Fatouma wrote:

Thank-you Russ your actually a great help,I love going outdoors just not now because we have like 30cm snow here which is hard to do anything.

Well, you will never have to worry about snow here! I've been told it's winter now but it sure feels like summer to me. I can't imagine what it's going to be like in July. As soon as I finish posting this, I'm going to take a walk downtown. My hotel is right on the edge of downtown so it's easy for me. The walks are refreshing what with bantering with all the vendors, etc. I'm sure you'll like it here. Please feel free to ask my any other questions.

Russ
Djibouti, Horn of Africa
http://travldawrld.blogspot.com/

Hello Folks

I m glad I founf this site...I am back at Djibouti..I am running a architecturtal/engineering/con struction/procurement business in Djibouti .. I need as many contacts I could get.. Do no hesitate to write me at awaleh26@hotmail.com...

Cheers !!!

Awaleh O wrote:

Hello Folks
I m glad I founf this site...I am back at Djibouti..I am running a architecturtal/engineering/con struction/procurement business in Djibouti .. I need as many contacts I could get.. Do no hesitate to write me at awaleh26@hotmail.com...
Cheers !!!

hello awaleh let me ask u, i'm studing architectural technology @ UofM i like to do some project in djibouti, is archit needded in djibouti because i'm from djibouti or should i j ust aim to go to ARAB countries like dubai what is ur advice on this? thank u

Hey Awaleh
could you tell me if there are Electrical Engineering jobs in Djibouti. specifically in Energy department. I am currently working in the norther california utilities and i wanted to move back home. I know currently Dj is having problem with existing power utilities and looking for new way of generating power. Please ask around if there is jobs for contractors.
Thank you brother

hey um musa um from djibouti i think djibouti is very fun