Been wanting to post on this for a while, just did not have time, so apologies for the late post. Any case ... Xmas Day, not working, raining, cold and miserable outside, I am bored and have time today, so here goes.
Some posts elsewhere on Urban have reminded me of the somewhat warped perceptions many of us from the "West" have about this country I call home nowadays. This post is one of two attempts at creating a slightly more balanced idea of real, everyday life here. Should you wish to see some more shots of this modern, emerging country, have a look at my flickr account. I plan to post more photos today, one set showing you how crazy Xmas is out here and another looking at religion.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7830239@N06/
The Old Town, slowly but surely being devoured by an ever growing and rising New Town.
Pockets of Old Town are sadly becoming smaller and smaller. Sad, I say, because an important part of history and culture is being lost with it. It is fair to add, though, that most people living in these older houses are pretty happy about the prospect of living in a fully serviced, new apartment.
Luckily a massive, nation-wide renovation and reservation programme is under way to preserve some of these Old pockets.These preserved pockets see the houses being painted, re-roofed, fully electrified, new water pipes laid to increase water pressure and ablution facilities added to the houses.
Your typical Mom and Dad set-up in the older neighbourhoods. Shop downstairs and family quarters upstairs.
