Damu Hotel Addis Ababa

... too cheap to buy a Lonely Planet for Ethiopia and they had one. We have no map, no names of markets or good restaurants. We're just here for the ride.<br>We went out this morning looking for a bus to Bahir Dar. The city is dirty and smells like urine. There are beggars everywhere! The last time I saw so many was in Vietnam. The people are light-skinned and small. Their bone structure is small and they have small facial features ...

... discoveries, including the famous oldest hominid "Lucy"; then drive up to Mt. Entoto, the highest part of the capital, where you will have a panoramic view over the town of Addis Ababa; a drive down to the biggest open air market in East Africa called Mercato. Overnight at Ghion Hotel or Similar. (4*)<br><br>Day 2, MON, 16 NOV: Morning drive to Langnao on the way passes through the dramatic Rift ...

... ai nostri occhi l&#8217;abisso di realtà tra la capitale e i posti dai quali abbiamo trascorso queste ultime settimane. Qui sono presenti scuole primarie e secondarie, laboratori e officine con macchinari anche costosi, Chiesa enorme e bellissima, abitazioni per i salesiani e per gli ospiti, campi da calcio, da basket, da pallavolo e oratorio con mensa e teatro dove è possibile anche proiettare i film... nulla a che vedere con la piccola televisione che collegavamo ...

... Well, I'm filing it under 'Plan D- schedule for further consideration and re-visit'. Not all that many countries fall in that category actually, so this is the short list, the first African country so honored. Drawbacks are the lack of technological advancement, intermittent power and water, and clumsy governmental interference in things that are none of their business. Pluses are its low prices ...

... I prefered the goat grilled to be honest. It was all delicious, but a lack of vegetables left me feeling hungry. We joined one of the local riders for dinner at his house. His mom prepared a real feast, and it was a special experience to be invited into their home. As usual, I ate more than I should have, as his mom forced round after round of fish, injera and lamb onto my plate. I did my best and left in obvious pain. I think she was pleased.

... debit cards so my last week in India I was taking rupees out of the ATM everyday and exchanging them for US dollars. Hopefully I have enough cash to get me through the country, if not there are a few banks in Addis where you can get cash advances for a hefty fee. I got a three month Visa on arrival at the airport, but I assume I'll only be spending about a month here, but we'll see. Some info on Ethiopia: -The only country in Africa ...

... Of course, on the way had to have our first cup of boona! (Ethiopia was briefly occupied by Italy many years ago and one fine thing left behind was the most perfect macciato you can imagine...many were enjoyed on this trip.) Our first day at Gedam Sefer, the kids interviewed Jari and I with questions they had prepared in advance in English. Real easy stuff, like.... "What is the culture in your country ...

... who attended the BS yesterday and invited him on a tour of the area with us. Driving and walking through the jovial crouds on this beautifully clear day was enjoyable. We wound our way to Intoto located at the top of the mountain at 10,000' elevation. We toured the oldest Orthodox church whose religion is Coptic based and now closely mimics Catholocism. From there we hiked a couple of miles, starting up the ...

... of 2000!! We may be 8 hours ahead of you on the clock but we are 7 years and 7 months behind the rest of the world. So since this is the year 2000, I must only be 59 years old, which makes me the youngest brother in the Gaudun family and makes my Patricia a cradle robber, or the more hip term, a cougar!!

... for their return home. The average stay of a patient is anywhere from 3 weeks to a year. The other five delegates met with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the World Food Programme (WFP) to discuss possible projects, possible partnerships, and to receive ...