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January 19th 2006
Published: January 19th 2006
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Our second time in Addis Ababa, we met a German aid worker and stayed at his apartment inside the guarded USAID compound. Henning showed us the city as he knew it: the local shiro restaurants, the decadent diplomats, and his views on the city's political turmoil. Together we celebrated New Year's at a classy party held in a mansion-turned-art-gallery overlooking the city. Our backpackers' attir... Read Full Entry



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Jenny and Randy
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Just when it felt like everyone was getting married and buying a house, we quit our jobs, bought one-way tickets to Africa, and squeezed our lives into the smallest packs known to any Army surplus store. Friends and family offer predictions from "the best time of your lives" to "the beginning of your rapid descent into poverty." Lucky for us, they're not mutually exclusive. And so, armed only with humility, humor, and a big can of DEET, we're off to the land of goatmilk and honeywine. We hope to meet some friendly faces, learn about the *other* Africa beyond the headlines, and fumble our wa... full info
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20th January 2006

Chista
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Fantastic!
Hi Guys, Happy New Year! Your blog is as wonderfully engaging as always. I can't wait to read about Kenya. I have turned Sam and even my Mom onto following your journeys. I have to say, it's very addictive. Thanks for sharing the fun! Take care!
24th January 2006

Trixi Walker
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Wow
You guys ROCK for the stories and travel details you are posting! It really is awesome and I'm still jealous!!!!!
29th January 2006

Jeff
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You know what I'd like to see...
Pictures of Jenny's sketch and note book. Thanks for the wonderful diaries! Keep 'em coming.
7th February 2006

Marta Reines
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You should write a book
Hi Randy and Jenny, It's about time I made a comment! Your descriptions about your travels are truly amazing. I feel as though I am traveling along with you on your adventures. I hope you are planning to turn this into a book...it deserves to be shared with everyone. It sounds like you are having an incredible time. You seem to be learning a heck of a lot about the world. Your dad and I look forward to reading each new blog entry. Take care and stay safe, Marta
13th April 2006

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Bravo!!!
I love this blog, and the one before. Eithiopia is on my mind......
15th April 2006

Pat and Gary Coad
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Dear Jenny and Randy, We love reading of your travels. The photo, "Siren at Sunset" is lovely. Much love, Gary and Pat Coad

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