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The Entoto Mountains And The Tree Plantations Of Ethiopia
Ethiopia / Places We Go

The Entoto Mountains And The Tree Plantations Of Ethiopia

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Justin • 3 Comments

I couldn’t explain to you why I found these tree plantations outside Addis Ababa interesting. But I did. They’re located in the Entoto Mountains overlooking Addis Ababa and you can get there easily by catching a minibus along Entoto Avenue, which for two birr (like 15 cents) will take you to Entoto Church. When you … Continue reading →

The Merkato, Addis Ababa
Ethiopia / Places We Go

The Merkato, Addis Ababa

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Justin • 8 Comments

Wading into the market chaos just west of the center known as the Merkato can be a rewarding experience if you enter with the right frame of mind. You may find the most eloquent aroma wafting from precious incense. And you may also find that your wallet has been stolen and that your shoes are … Continue reading →

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