A traditional Dorze house, like a giant elephant

Crocodile Market

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June 13th 2010
We headed south into faranji (white person/foreigner) frenzy zone with inflated prices for foreigners, self-appointed guides and children that scream “YOU,YOU,YOU” and “HIGHLAND! HIGHLAND!” (water bottles) and ask for money. It was enough to send us completely mad. Our first stop was the lakeside town of Awasa. It was an interesting bus journey. Because the bus was not full when we arrive ... read more

Africa » Ethiopia » Oromia Region » Awasa

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Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule, with the exception of the 1936-41 Italian occupation during World War II. In 1974 a military junta, the Derg, deposed Emperor Haile SELASSIE (wh... ... read more