On The Bridge Over The Blue Nile
Sporting New Ethiopian Buzz Cut!
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Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule, with the exception of the 1936-41 Italian occupation during World War II. In 1974 a military junta, the Derg, deposed Emperor Haile SELASSIE (w... [read more]
Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule, with the exception of the 1936-41 Italian occupation during World War II. In 1974 a military junta, the Derg, deposed Emperor Haile SELASSIE (w... [read more] Blog: Red Earth, White Skin and Blue Backsides!
Date: February 28th 2008
Arriving in Addis... Addis Ababa was a much different experience to our time in Cairo. The roads were quieter, cars actually stopped to let you cross but the main difference was the huge amount of people living on the streets. As we explored the city we saw people of all ages, from babies to the very elderly, living in places you wouldn't ever imagine. One night, in search of a restauran ... read more
Date: February 28th 2008
Arriving in Addis... Addis Ababa was a much different experience to our time in Cairo. The roads were quieter, cars actually stopped to let you cross but the main difference was the huge amount of people living on the streets. As we explored the city we saw people of all ages, from babies to the very elderly, living in places you wouldn't ever imagine. One night, in search of a restauran ... read more
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