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Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
For the Ethiopia portion of our trip, I've added extensive narrative and photos for two reasons: 1) it was the most adventurous and interesting part of our 2005 Big Adventure and 2) the details may help others who are planning a trip to Ethiopia (which I highly recommend for those who like seeing truly far flung places that challenge as well as …
A Most Impressive Site!
Lalibela, ever heard of it? I must admit that before coming to Ethiopia neither had I. However, this place is probably the country's top tourist destination and is an amazing site to behold. Time not being on my side, I only was able to explore Lalibela for one day before returning to Addis. In the 1200s, monks decided to construct the rock- …
First Day in Africa!!
Ayer llegue a las cuatro de la manana al Taitu Hotel. Tipico hotel de la capital, colonial y muy bonito. Tengo una habitacion muy normal, con bano propio pero huele mucho a humedad. Parece que es la epoca de lluvias y no para. Aunque para mi han hecho una excepcion y empiezan a salir los rayos de sol.
Todo va muy bien, en el avion ya …
Arrival
Addis Ababa... The big adventure got off to an auspicious start. After finally checking in my bag I was set on a last pint of Guiness to relax before the flight. I decided to grab some cash from the nearest ATM. Unfortunately, my card got jammed, then retained. Great start - not even on the plane yet and I'm desperately trying to ring HSBC to …
Replaced by robots + genetically-enhanced monkeys
This is going to be a long one so I may have to split it up. I'm also going to dedicate a post to the Ethiopian bus system after this one. Its just that unique!! So, to start at the beginning... We left Addis Ababa early on the morning of the 11th. In the Toyota Landcruiser was Alicia and Arnold, an American couple driving from England to Cape Town …