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Blown Shock Again

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November 16th 2009
Geo: 5.25, 37.4833Mile's had blown his rear shocker seal again, as we approached Omorate the night before thus a slow ride. The kids in this area have a fair reputation for doing anything to get attention (and thus money, pens, caramellos) from foreigners. Unfortunately this practice has developed into throwing rocks at the vehicles. Darren and I stopping at regular intervals to chase the ... read more

Africa » Ethiopia » Southern Nations Region » Konso

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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