Bucolic meadowlands

Of eucalyptus groves, women’s lib, and shoulder dancing

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October 26th 2013
A “hike” in the Entoto Mountains I wake up well before my alarm and I’m rarin’ to go. Today, we have a choice between a stroll around the neighborhood or a hike in the Entoto Mtns. I strap on my binocular harness, combine my small water bottles into the larger one, and I’m ready to hike. No doubt in my mind which will be my choice. I’m hoping to do some good birding as I feel this is ... read more

Africa » Ethiopia » Addis Ababa Region » Addis Ababa

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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