Somewhere near Piazza

Around Addis Ababa

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November 8th 2008
Having swallowed bitter disappointment at the cancellation of a planned trip to Ankobar at the last minute, I returned home to formulate ‘Plan B’ over a cup of coffee. I had stayed overnight with a couple of VSO volunteers in preparation for a 6.30am departure. By 7.30, I was at home deciding whether to spend the day moping, or whether to do something, anything, more constructive. The latte ... read more

Africa » Ethiopia » Addis Ababa Region » Addis Ababa

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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 (wh... ... read more