Thanks Jonathan.... Made a point of NOT visiting Crescent Police Station last time. As Ihad so much trouble with Army and Police I thought I would not tempt fate.

The time before I did visit and had a look at the cells. They seemed to think it odd.

But, on your advice I will do so and look up the Hendon guy. Marina Hotel was next door. Great place, pit it has gone.

cheers.. Don

Email: don@snap.net.nz

Hi
Am thinking about going over Easter. Can you give any advice about booking flights, hotels etc. It would be greatly appreciated. Hopefully David will be able to go too. Are there any group trips planned.

Thanks

Kate

Email: kate@bagend.org.uk

Hi Kate

E-mail me off the web site and I will give you some details of hotels, flights, rental cars etc. I also have some preliminary details of a trip planned for 2010.

Regards

Jonathan W

Email: n606jp@comcast.net, roffensian@comcast.net

Hi, Kate... Dont know where you are travelling from. I am travelling from New Zealand, and I will go this time, to Dubai on Emirates, then on to Aden with Yemeni Airlines. As far as I can calculate the return fare from Dubai is costing about $800 N.Z. Roughly 300 Pounds U.K. The flight takes about 3 hours.

There are "Posh" hotels in Aden at fancy prices. But... if one stays in The Hilton it is the same in London or Paris. In other words you might as well have stayed at home.

I stay at The Al Amer in Crater. Cost US$25 per night. It has a lift now, and Air Conditioning in the rooms. It is used by Arab business men, and important tribal chiefs. I have seen a Sheikh accompanied by two guys with AK 47s sleeping in the corridor outside his room. And all these guys are so friendly. Sit in the foyer and drink Tea and everyone will talk to you. So you can feast on local culture and learn more about the language. That would not happen in Hiltons and Sheratons.

I believe the Seamans Mission, is it still called that, does good basic accommodation too, and is way up market from the 1960s. I think it might be Seamans Club now.

No doubt Johathan will be able to give you better info. And I am sure you will make the most of it. cheers.. Don

Email: don@snap.net.nz