After a couple of days in Hargeisa we hired a 4×4 with a driver and armed escort, and set out to explore a bit the rest of the Somaliland.

Our two-day road trip (with armed escort included) starts off with a visit to these very well preserved ancient wall paintings.

A mob followed us everywhere as we tried to get past the super tight security to get a glimpse of the military parade.

A mob of friendly locals followed us everywhere we went to in the capital of this self-declared state, as it got ready to celebrate its independence day.