Ethiopia 3/3: visit to the south

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November 16th 2015

Published: November 16th 2015

Back in Addis Ababa I planned my visit to the south. Asking for information at the tour agencies was worthless, since they charge a ridiculous amount and they tell you that it’s almost impossible to go to the Omo Valley by yourself, which is a lie! I stayed two nights in Addis Ababa to rest, did some laundry and wrote a blog-entry. I also went to the Ethnological Museum, which used to be a palac... Read Full Entry

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Elton.

Elton

Bon Biní, Bienvenido, Welkom, Welcome, Benvenuto, Wilkommen! I'm Elton, from the island of Curaçao (Southern Caribbean) where I was born, raised and currently living. I grew up in a local neighbourhood just west of Otrobanda in Willemstad. I speak Papiamentu, Dutch, Spanish, English, regular Italian and a little German. Curaçao is a small but unique Island. It's not the typical Caribbean island with just sun and beaches. It has a rich and interesting history and culture. The capital, Willemstad, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Visit Curaçao . com ... full info

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17th November 2015

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Omo Valley
You obviously are having a fantastic sojourn through Ethiopia Elton. Isn't Lake Awassa stunning in the early morning light? Your time in Shashamane...how lucky are you? Jinka which is one of my favourite place names. The Mursi & Hamar. But the highlight sounds like your bonding with the Hamar...bull jumping and as brothers. Wow. Maybe you will agree that Ethiopia is truly a jewel of Africa.

30th November 2015

Elton
Elton.

Hi Dave hahah. yes, Ethiopia is the jewel of Africa..definitely a nice place to visit. Very interesting, rich culture. The queen of Africa I'd say ;-)

18th November 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Beautiful
Simply amazing

19th November 2015

GRACIELA
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HI, ELTON.
Thank you for sharing this blog. I am very interested in going to Ethiopia but I read that the organized trips to Omo Valley are very expensive, as you mentioned. How many days did it take you to visit all the places? What about vaccination? Hotel prices? Could you give that information, please? gracetandil@yahoo.com.ar Thank you so much for all the information you can give. Hugs from Argentina.

20th November 2015

Bull-jumping ceremony of the Hamer tribe

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Amazing experiences!
Interesting meeting so many different people from the Rastas to the Mursi women. But wow, what a great exchange with Chicho and Hailu and seeing the bull running and women beating ceremonies--customs that seem so strange to us. What a rich travels you are having!

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