Sof Omar Caves
Photo by Liza and Rupert.
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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: Deep underground
Date: January 15th 2007
Liza and Rupert again took pity on me and took me out for the day to Sof Omar caves - a three hour drive from Robe. The drive itself was spectacular and took us through huge wheat fields before becoming more like you would imagine Africa to be, complete with acacia trees. Rupert used to be a farmer, so it was also educational for me … hopefully I will remember what he told us about grain produ ... read more
Date: January 15th 2007
Liza and Rupert again took pity on me and took me out for the day to Sof Omar caves - a three hour drive from Robe. The drive itself was spectacular and took us through huge wheat fields before becoming more like you would imagine Africa to be, complete with acacia trees. Rupert used to be a farmer, so it was also educational for me … hopefully I will remember what he told us about grain produ ... read more
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I am in my second year as a VSO volunteer in Ethiopia. Last year I worked as a Higher Diploma Leader at Robe Teachers' College; this year I am back in Robe but working in the Cluster Coordinating Unit - supporting teachers in local elementary schools. For more information about VSO, visit www.vso.org.uk.... full info
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