Category Archives: Ethiopia

Ethiopia – South Omo: Want to buy a goat?

Posted on April 27, 2011 by V & A

The South Omo region in south west Ethiopia is home to numerous tribes, including the well known lip plate wearing Mursi tribe. An interesting area to visit, but we had also heard that the hassle factor was high. One of … Continue reading →

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Ethiopia – The Northern Circuit: Churches and Football

Posted on April 26, 2011 by V & A

The northern historical circuit in Ethiopia is a well worn travellers’ route and it was slightly strange to see so many tourists after seeing so few in Sudan. The northern circuit could also be known as the football circuit – … Continue reading →

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Ethiopia – Trying to find 5 seconds of solitude

Posted on April 11, 2011 by V & A

Ethiopia is a country on the move – cattle, goats, horses, donkeys, camel, people. At any given time, it feels like 98% of the population of any village or town is on the road the moment you happen to be … Continue reading →

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