Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Africa » Ethiopia
August 31st 2019

Published: February 3rd 2020

Next morning onwards towards the Kenya/Ethiopian Border. We entered Ethiopia with some trepidation. Stories about stone throwing put a bit of a damper on travelling through this beautiful country. But I have also seen and learned that it’s better to look at the situation first hand before jumping to conclusions, and making assumptions. We entered Ethiopia at Moyale. The Border crossing went qui... Read Full Entry

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One of the traffic police bikes

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Medhane-Alem Cathedral

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Myself in front of the cathedral

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Statue in front of the Medhane-Alem Cathedral

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Church goers at the Medhane-Alem Cathedral

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Local Eatery

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Injera with spaghetti

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This girl at the Airport was so excited about the bikes

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Making coffee in the traditional way

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Achmat with an employee of the Gonder Airport. He was so helpful and assisted us in many ways..

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The motorbikes standing at the Gonder Airport for nearly a week.

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These gentlemen were unbelievable helpful!..The Army Commander and Chief of Securityat the Airport, organised security that looked after our bikes for nearly a week without any costs. We were very greatful to these gentlemen.

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Meeting up with Dave again outside Metema

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This girl and her dad was so excited to see the owners of the 2 bikes that had been standing at the airport for nearly a week.

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We having coffee with Ethiopian locals and as I understood the coffee shop at the Airport entrance belongs to the girl's Mom. Very friendly people.

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Buying some souvenirs outside the Medhane-Alem Cathedral

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On the way back to Metema on the Sudan Border.....meeting up with Mohammed again to fill up.

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Having traditional coffee. Achmat with two Police Guys

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The Staff of Ethiopian Airways went out of their way to help us.

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