3 days in the Simien Mountains

Africa » Ethiopia
December 31st 2009

Published: June 16th 2017

Geo: 12.6, 37.4667We spent 3 days trekking in the Simiens with Alebachew Abade, a guide we had read a lot about on Trip Advisor and personal travel blogs. He turned out to be great. Alex picked us up at 6:30am (farengi time) at our hotel and we drove to Debark which is where the permit office is for The Simien Nation Park. The drive is about 2 1/2 hours on a typically dusty and often a bit rou... Read Full Entry

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31st December 2009

tric Syz
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How do you manage bathroom activities while trekking there?

31st December 2009

Claire Cyr, Richard's mom
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What fun or should I call it something else? Fascinating, exuberating etc.Just read an article in the Smithsonian Mag. about the galada baboons.I'll save it for you. Take care. Love, Mom

1st January 2010

Poan
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Hi Richard and Carole! Happy New Years! I would also very much like to wish you may the spirit of the New Years bring you much joys peace happiness prosperity as well as having long healthy life throughout the year 2010. Happy New Years! I
still have to work on these days, please let see my next letters as well. With my much love to you, Poan

3rd January 2010

carolesblog
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Tric - We stayed in one camp both nights and there were campground-like toilets there. Except in Ethiopia they are pit toilets so you still have to squat - boo!While trekking it is using the nearest rock or tree!!

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