Ethiopia : Party like it's 1999


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Africa » Ethiopia » Addis Ababa Region » Addis Ababa
July 14th 2007
Published: October 10th 2007
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Famous for the famine of 1984/85 Famous for barren land, desert and death Famous for images of malnourished children with distended bellies Famous as the inspiration for the world’s greatest charity effort, Live Aid Famous for conflict and war with Eritrea Forget everything you imagine Ethiopia to be and every preconception; it's nothing like the image you most likely have in your head! Ethiopi... Read Full Entry



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Simien MountainsSimien Mountains
Simien Mountains

The goats can climb trees here too!!
Simien MountainsSimien Mountains
Simien Mountains

Yet more fabulous views
HararHarar
Harar

Millenium celebrations in Harar
HararHarar
Harar

Looks a bit like they're doing "The Walls of Limerick"
HararHarar
Harar

Feeding the wild hyenas at the city walls
Local transportLocal transport
Local transport

Just like the truck we travelled in for a day and a half when our own transport broke down. Good fun, but your bum doesn't half get sore after a while!
7th member of the Village People7th member of the Village People
7th member of the Village People

Man from the Hamer trible, in traditional dress, does some shopping
JinkaJinka
Jinka

Market day in Jinka, where the tribes people of the Omo Valley congregate
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Jinka

Did his mother not teach him to bend his knees when wearing a skirt?
Mursi familyMursi family
Mursi family

More commonly known as 'The Lip-Plate people', though this lady doesn't have her plate in ... just a dangly lip
Pupil becomes TeacherPupil becomes Teacher
Pupil becomes Teacher

Plenty of time for me to learn how to play backgammon. Steve was quite upset when I kept beating him though



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