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February 6th 2014
Published: February 16th 2014
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10 November, 2012 Seven of us have thrown sleeping bags and day packs into the back of a minivan and are heading off to Mekele for the night. Tomorrow after breakfast, we'll be leaving for the Danakil Depression, the northern part of the Afar Triangle near the Eritrea border. The highlight of the four day trip will be to stand on the edge of a lava lake on the active ErtaAle volcano. To say w... Read Full Entry



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Having grown up in Australia, I had no idea that when I left in December, 1998, I wouldn't go back. After working and travelling in the northern hemisphere for over 13 years, I then quit everything to travel through Africa in 2012. Since then I have also travelled the Silk Route and in 2015 moved to Bangkok, Thailand. The more I travel, the longer the lists of places to go grows, not shrinks. Thanks to all those who read and wrote. it's the first time I've attempted blogging and feedback was definitely the motivation to keep me going! A desk is a dangerous ... full info
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Miniature geysersMiniature geysers
Miniature geysers
Hot water spouting from a miniature geyserHot water spouting from a miniature geyser
Hot water spouting from a miniature geyser
Trying to step around theseTrying to step around these
Trying to step around these
Walking back to the vehiclesWalking back to the vehicles
Walking back to the vehicles
You can just made them out beyond the ridge in the centre of the photo.
Rock formationsRock formations
Rock formations
Rock formationsRock formations
Rock formations
If anyone knows the name of this place, I'd love to know!
Happy R UsHappy R Us
Happy R Us
That's our guide at the back who climbed up higher than us!
Rock formationsRock formations
Rock formations
Hot, poisonous springsHot, poisonous springs
Hot, poisonous springs
CasualtyCasualty
Casualty
With no water sources for miles, many birds drink the poisonous water out of desperation, only to then die. There were many bodies scattered around the edge of the pools. Sad.
Hot springsHot springs
Hot springs
Salt blocksSalt blocks
Salt blocks
Once upon a time, salt was used as currency and the people of this area were some of the richest in the land. Times have changed but their way of life hasn't.
Packing up timePacking up time
Packing up time
A camel is settled and loaded with salt blocks
When in Ethiopia...When in Ethiopia...
When in Ethiopia...
Too hot in the car, Gavin and Maria try sitting on it for a bit of a breeze. They didn't last long...! Thanks to Kevin O'Kines for the photo
Debre DamoDebre Damo
Debre Damo
One way to make sure people you don't want to invite for dinner can't get to you
Debre DamoDebre Damo
Debre Damo



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