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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: Day 133
Date: February 17th 2007
I got to check out the first hotel we stopped at, so we went with that one and saved us an hour of driving around town comparing hotels (might be the last time I get to check the hotel though :). Still feeling lousy, I opted to stay in for the evening with Jen; rest of the crew went and saw some traditional dance. Alissa said it was so good she cried, so I guess it was good?? (Chicks!) Next mor ... read more
Date: February 17th 2007
I got to check out the first hotel we stopped at, so we went with that one and saved us an hour of driving around town comparing hotels (might be the last time I get to check the hotel though :). Still feeling lousy, I opted to stay in for the evening with Jen; rest of the crew went and saw some traditional dance. Alissa said it was so good she cried, so I guess it was good?? (Chicks!) Next mor ... read more
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