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Beware the ides of March
Andreas led a 6th grade field trip to Menagasha today. They toured the Born Free foundation, a wild animal rescue non-profit that operates in a number of locations around the world. Here in Ethiopia they run a shelter for exotic … Continue reading
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Menegasha forest
Last Saturday we took the faranji-mobile out for a little local exploration. Our destination was the Menagesha forest, about a 40 minute drive southwest of our home. The forest is Ethiopia’s oldest park – in fact, it lays claim to being … Continue reading
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Road test
I want to try out the video upgrade I just added to Lorna of Arabia. I recorded this a couple of Saturdays ago, as we were driving through one of the larger towns between Woliso and Addis.
Wenchi Crater
Our biggest adventure this weekend was visiting Wenchi Crater. Wenchi is a volcanic caldera with a lake in it, much like Crater Lake in Oregon. People live in the Wenchi crater. They raise animals and grow potatoes and “false banana” … Continue reading
Negash Lodge
We stayed at Negash Lodge in the town of Woliso (also known as Giyon). It’s an old lodge that has been beautifully renovated. It has also been enlarged: you can stay either in a room in the original building, or … Continue reading
Daytrippers
Last Saturday the school organized an all-day outing for the teachers. Actually they organized it for a visiting trainer who was here for a professional development session, and we were all invited to go along. This was our family’s first … Continue reading
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