Aber Minch This university town is situated high on a hill between 2 very large lakes. The lake on the right is the red lake, where the crocodiles are and we are going to see if we can see any today – so we head off. After a 30 min dusty drive, we arrive atContinue reading “Ethiopia 5 – Crocodiles and Footie”
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The tribes of South Omo
Before we arrived at Arba Minch we visited a Dorze village, the first of several local communities we would visit over the next few days. This visit set the tone for what we would become accustomed to – hire a local guide for 600 Birr (about £18), which includes an entrance fee into the village.Continue reading “The tribes of South Omo”
Ethiopia 4 – The Omo Valley
It was always a trip Mark wanted to make more than I did, mainly because there’s not much of interest down here in these flat, hot, forbidding lands but fascinating tribal people. Scenery matters to me, but my main objection is the people safari element to it. This is the southern most part of Ethiopia,Continue reading “Ethiopia 4 – The Omo Valley”
Hippos and crocodiles
In the morning we went to se the weaving and we were planning to see crocodiles and hippos but we could not go because mum was unfortunately sick so we went the next day instead. The next morning it was very fun. Crocodiles We were in a boat and we saw not one but oneContinue reading “Hippos and crocodiles”
Ethiopia 3 – Onwards to Sodo
Phew, mission over! The brand new hotel we stayed in Misan Tefari 3 years ago is now completely dilapidated – Mark slept with Gabriel in a room down the corridor and I slept in a bed with Jemima and Millie – actually it was more like I was in the middle of the deep valleyContinue reading “Ethiopia 3 – Onwards to Sodo”
Donkeys, Toyotas & Tuk-tuks
The drive down to & from Mizan Tafari was absolutely stunning. This part of the country is absolutely beautiful and so far removed from the Live Aid images of famine. It is lush, green and verdant, with teff, sorghum, maize, coffee & tea, plus bananas, mangos, papayas & avocados all growing in abundance. Snacks wereContinue reading “Donkeys, Toyotas & Tuk-tuks”
Ethiopia 2 – Mission to Misan Tefari
Trip 1 A 10 day 3000 km driving tour Addis to Jimma to Misan Tefari to Jimma to Sodo Sodo to Arber Minch – Jinka, Turmi and the Omo valley, Lake Langano and then Adama and then back to Addis Mark’s colleagues at the Amref Health Africa offices in Addis have helped to coordinate the first legContinue reading “Ethiopia 2 – Mission to Misan Tefari”
Week 1 Ethiopia
During the first week we did some amazing things here are the highlights…………………….. I’m in Ethiopia and like last time we came to adopt my sister we went to the lime tree cafe. So, like last year we went again. As a juice I had a mix of papaya and orange however Gabriel had strawberryContinue reading “Week 1 Ethiopia”
A once in a life time opportunity
First we got on the plain and took off it was so fun because I watched scooby doo.when we got off the plane we were continuously going up & down the escalator. Next we went to the exit but unfortunetly I fell asleep across trolly it was so funny! Next we went to see ourContinue reading “A once in a life time opportunity”
Take a chance on me…
Gabriel & his new buddy, Bek The car arrived to collect us on time – however, apparently our driver guide had been involved in an accident and was still assisting the police with with their enquiries. As a result we ended op with separate driver (Amdi) and guide (Bek). This turned out to be theContinue reading “Take a chance on me…”
Five Go Round The World 