kKdy and family

Timkat-Day 2

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January 19th 2010
Geo: 9.02274, 38.7468The second day of Timkat (Jan 19) is more subdued, but only a little. My new friend Kidst calls me and asks if I want to meet her for the second day. Sure, why would I pass on having a free local guide.I meet her and family again. Her English is excellent. We talk about lots of stuff, and she continues to quiz me and tell me about her guy, Michael. The second day the ... 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