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Abuna Yemata Guh

Posted on March 9, 2015 by jewamongyou

“Abuna Yemata Guh.” The name probably doesn’t ring a bell for most of y’all. Your city probably has no streets with this name, or schools… or churches. I had just spent 3 days in the second lowest place on Earth: … Continue reading →

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My encounter with a Rastafarian

Posted on March 8, 2015 by jewamongyou

On my second day in Ethiopia, we stopped in the city of Shashamane. In 1948, emperor Haile Selassie allowed a number of Jamaican Rastafarians to settle in Shashamane, and since then it has had a small community of these people. … Continue reading →

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My favorite Erta Ale video and some thoughts

Posted on February 28, 2015 by jewamongyou

I took many videos of Erta Ale, and I would have spent all day watching it if I could have; it’s that mesmerizing for me. Here’s my favorite video, which I just uploaded today: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ6FKBa5fmc&w=560&h=315]   I’m back in … Continue reading →

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Back from Harar

Posted on February 27, 2015 by jewamongyou

The last leg of my journey was Harar, a medieval city whose old city features narrow winding streets. The old city is surrounded by a wall. My guide told me that in the old days, the surrounding Oromo tribe used … Continue reading →

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Update from Ethiopia

Posted on February 25, 2015 by jewamongyou

I just returned to Addis Ababa from Omo Valley. Visiting the Omo Valley area is almost like visiting another planet. In many rural areas, people wander about in full native garb, which sometimes means wearing nothing at all. I visited … Continue reading →

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I'm finished with north Ethiopia, and…

Posted on February 21, 2015 by jewamongyou

I’m now visiting the tribal south of Ethiopia. I wanted to post more updates, but internet, and electricity, is rather sporadic in these parts. Lalibela, with its rock-carved churches, was impressive. Some other tourists I’ve met have told me that … Continue reading →

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Ancient ruins and high country

Posted on February 12, 2015 by jewamongyou

Yesterday I visited some ancient ruins. They are shrouded in mystery, and subject to interpretation. But this morning, I embarked on a journey that takes me high into the mountains – mainly to see some unusual animals.

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Having great adventures!

Posted on February 11, 2015 by jewamongyou

Dear readers, I’m having great adventures in a faraway land. A couple of days ago I visited an awesome volcano. The day after that a remote place of worship. Sore legs, high spirits, happy to be alive and many stories … Continue reading →

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I'm off to another adventure

Posted on February 2, 2015 by jewamongyou

Dear readers, My posts have been rather sparse recently, due to my preoccupation, and preparations, for the fulfillment of one of my greatest pleasures in life: Travel. Yes, I’m off to another one of my travel adventures. My destination will … Continue reading →

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