Ethiopia: Love/Hate Posted on 8 March 2010 Tags:Ethiopia Entry: 3 February 2010 (Day 113) Place: Metema, Western BorderExit: 8 March 2010 (Day 146) Place: Omo Valley, South Western Border I had a love/hate relationship with Ethiopia. I loved the people, with their breathtaking beauty, pride and unique language.I hated that many expected and demanded handouts, were rude or tried to exploit us, I loved the magnificent scenery and high, mountainous landscape.I hated what it did to the LandCruiser: brake and engine overheating threats, 10 punctures in 2 days – 4 new tyres please. I loved the unique cuisine of fermented injera bread with deliciously spicy stews, sauces and concoctions; not to mention the creamy avocado juices.I hated what it did to my insides: stomach upset was as common as sunshine; and the water was largely unsafe to drink. I loved that alcohol became available again and cheap beers were plentiful.I hated the hangover; as well as the visible detrimental effect on many locals. I loved that they had their own calendar, so it became 2002, and we were effectively 7 years younger.I hated that we acted like it ?. Ethiopia was a place that I couldn’t wait to leave, but miss terribly now that I have. Related Posts 12 sensational Western Cape campsites 30 May 2023 Love camping? So do we. These are some of our favourite Western Cape campsites, our... read more Rewilding Mozambique: Sábiè Game Park 25 May 2023 We went on a recce to Sábiè Game Park, which is setting the pace for... read more Rewilding Mozambique: Zinave National Park 25 May 2023 We went on a recce to Zinave National Park, Inhambane Province, which is setting the... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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