Stars over Harar

One evening I went to the Fresh Touch restaurant for dinner and some drinks and didn't get back to my hotel until almost 11pm. To my surprise, the entrance was completely locked and the place was shrouded in darkness. I looked to Dereje for any ideas, but he was equally confused. I opened the door and got out to see if there wasn't a watchman around. Luckily there was, at the large, far gate that enters into the rear of the hotel. I told Dereje I'd see him tomorrow and followed the guard through the gate and to the back entrance. Looking up, I was in complete awe at the stars above me. The sky was sparkling like a reverse-image of a glass of champagne. The guard led me to the door and I had to blink and take in the scene just one more time before heading into the building.