Dec 1, 2009 - Raiders of the Lost Ark

The rain seems to have followed me all the way to Axum. ... Axum is the original capitol of Ethiopia. ... Axum is considered the holiest place in Ethiopia because it is said to be the home of the Ark of the Covenant. ...

Nov 30, 2009 - Tej and Sympathy

Today started better in an odd sort of way. I hasten to guess it was the finest private residence in Lalibela. ... I gather this weather is unusual for Lalibela. ...

Nov 29, 2009 - No Room at the Inn, Again

Consider me officially boiled over. The flight to Lalibela went smoothly and the drive to the hotel was scenic. ... Lalibela is best known for its eleven rock-hewn churches. ... It was the thing I most wanted to see in Ethiopia.Consider me officially boiled over. The flight to Lalibela went smoothly and the drive to the hotel was scenic. ... Lalibela is best known for its eleven rock-hewn churches. ... It was the thing I most wanted to see in Ethiopia....

Nov 28, 2009 - Donkeys, Mules & Jackasses

I think I’ve just hit that point in all travel where just hit a wall.I think I’ve just hit that point in all travel where just hit a wall....

Nov 27, 2009 - Ugly Germans

After all of yesterday’s hassle, I had trouble motivating this morning.After all of yesterday’s hassle, I had trouble motivating this morning....

Nov 26, 2009 - Happy Thanksgiving

After breakfast this morning, I was met dockside by Dawit and my very own motor boat.After breakfast this morning, I was met dockside by Dawit and my very own motor boat....

Nov 25, 2009 - Haile Doesn't Live Here Anymore

I’m sitting on my veranda at the Kuriftu Lodge in Bahir Dar. ... This place is also pretty over the top but unlike the Sheraton it’s based on local architecture.I’m sitting on my veranda at the Kuriftu Lodge in Bahir Dar. ... This place is also pretty over the top but unlike the Sheraton it’s based on local architecture....

Nov 24, 2009 - Fit for an Emperor

I've only changed one time zone from Beirut but I feel completely jet lagged.I've only changed one time zone from Beirut but I feel completely jet lagged....

Feb 12, 2009 - Visit to the Piazza in Addis Ababa

I am writing today's entry from an area of Addis Ababa known as the Piazza. ... It is early in the evening, and upon finishing this entry, i'll grab a bite to eat around here and then head back to my hotel and finish packing. I am writing today's entry from an area of Addis Ababa known as the Piazza. ... It is early in the evening, and upon finishing this entry, i'll grab a bite to eat around here and then head back to my hotel and finish packing....

Feb 11, 2009 - Visit to Merkato in Addis Ababa

It is around 9 at night here at the RAS Hotel in Addis Ababa. ... I can't believe the speed at which the plans for me and my fathers' trip to climb It is around 9 at night here at the RAS Hotel in Addis Ababa. ... I can't believe the speed at which the plans for me and my fathers' trip to climb Jump to full entry

Feb 10, 2009 - Walking Tour of the Center in Addis Ababa

My first full day back in Addis! I'm writing this entry late in the evening from my hotel, the RAS Hotel.org/wiki/Addis_Ababa" target="_blank">Addis Ababa is quite modern, and has a certain calmness which the centers of the admittedly few other large African cities I have visited seem to lack. ... org/wiki/Addis_Ababa" target="_blank">Addis Ababa in the 1960s. ... As I understand it, this refusal to return had been a source of contention for many years between Italy and Ethiopia. My first full day back in Addis! I'm writing this entry late in the evening from my hotel, the RAS Hotel.org/wiki/Addis_Ababa" target="_blank">Addis Ababa is quite modern, and has a certain calmness which the centers of the admittedly few other large African cities I have visited seem to lack. ... org/wiki/Addis_Ababa" target="_blank">Addis Ababa in the 1960s. ... As I understand it, this refusal to return had been a source of contention for many years between Italy and Ethiopia....

Feb 9, 2009 - Sunrise at Lake Langano & Return Trip to Addis Ababa

I woke up early this morning to watch the sunrise over Ziway on Lake Ziway. ... Upon our arrival in I woke up early this morning to watch the sunrise over Ziway on Lake Ziway. ... Upon our arrival in Jump to full entry