The truth about Bahar Dar and the Blue Nile Falls

You came a long way to see the Blue Nile Falls and hopefully they are turned on when you arrive.  The damn was open for our visit but getting there is the trick. First, you can take public minibuses there but be warned that the road is horrible and the drive is 90 minutes. A … Continue reading →

The 35 Kalishnikov salute! Not kidding.

On my third day in Ethiopia, we headed fro Axum to Mekele to take a tour of the Danakil Depression. The arid landscape was full of smiling faces but suddenly..there was a mob of men in the road ahead.  They all held AK-47’s.  I was SO nervous. This land is lawless. As we drove on … Continue reading →

At the merkato Axum, Ethiopia

This is my first day in Ethiopia.  I came by accident and I fell in love with this country. Here is a glimpse into life in the city where Orthodox Christianity made its first foot hold and where the home of Sheba lies in ruin.                     … Continue reading →