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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]
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] Blog: Difficulties and discrimination
Date: January 13th 2009
(Ruta writing) In sharing our experiences here, I would not be honest if I only related the positive experiences. Our trip on Ethiopia’s historical circuit was very rewarding and cool, but it was also one of the most frustrating that Tadas and I have experienced. We had read about the egregious overcharging of foreigners, but because our family is large and on a volunteers’ income our budget ... read more
Date: January 13th 2009
(Ruta writing) In sharing our experiences here, I would not be honest if I only related the positive experiences. Our trip on Ethiopia’s historical circuit was very rewarding and cool, but it was also one of the most frustrating that Tadas and I have experienced. We had read about the egregious overcharging of foreigners, but because our family is large and on a volunteers’ income our budget ... read more
