ERITREA
A Land That Remains in My Memory
Eritrea is a land of places, people and memories that have remained with me throughout my life. These are some of the landscapes and experiences that shaped my story.
THE LAND
Landscapes That Stay With Me
From the highlands around Asmara to the dry western lowlands and the Red Sea coast, Eritrea’s landscapes are closely connected with many of my memorie
The Highlands
The cool highlands, winding roads and mountain landscapes around Asmara form the background to many of my memories.
The Western Lowlands
The dry western lowlands, with their wide horizons and intense heat, hold very different memories of Eritrea and my years there.
The Red Sea Coast
The Red Sea coast, with its warm climate, blue waters and distinctive landscape, shows another unforgettable side of Eritrea.
PLACES & MEMORIES
Places That Carry Stories
Some places remain in memory not only because of how they looked, but because of the people, encounters and experiences connected with them.
Asmara
Asmara is connected with many chapters of my life. Its streets, neighborhoods and familiar places continue to bring back memories from different times.
Tesseney
Tesseney holds many memories from my years in western Eritrea—of work, everyday life, friendships and the people I came to know there.
Massawa
Massawa, with its Red Sea atmosphere, historic streets and distinctive architecture, represents another memorable side of Eritrea.
PEOPLE & EVERYDAY LIFE
The People Behind the Memories
The strongest memories are often connected with people—the friends, colleagues, neighbors and everyday encounters that gave life to the places where I lived and worked.
Everyday Life and Encounters
Daily life in Eritrea was shaped by many small encounters and experiences. Conversations with colleagues, meetings with friends and unexpected moments often became the memories that stayed with me the longest.
ERITREA IN MY MEMORY
A Country That Stays With Me
Eritrea remains an important part of my memories. The landscapes, the cities and villages, and above all the people I met there continue to return in my thoughts and in the stories I write.