I Love Addis Ababa – New Flower of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is a place that I did not expect would be what it was like. There is new and old, poor and rich mixed. Not many tourists at all and you don’t… Continue reading
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Is there a heaven for all?
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich (wo)man to enter the kingdom of Zion
Everybody wants to go to heaven – But nobody wants to die
Entoto orthodox church Everybody is fighting to reach the top But tell me, how far is it really from the bottom? – Peter Tosh
A walk from behind Abebe Bikila Stadium towards Piazza – Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Welcome to north west part of town. Addis Ababa has stolen my heart. It is a safe city without guns or knife stickups. Pickpockets are skilled and leave you with your pockets empty… Continue reading
Adadi Maryam Rock-hewn Church – Oromia, Ethiopia
Adadi Maryam is a small christian orthodox rock church about 1 1/2 hour drive south of Addis Ababa. While the rock churches in Lalibela are famous world wide this little jewel is the… Continue reading
Around the monastery of Debre Lebanos – Oromia, Ethiopia
The first Tabbot of Debre Libanos, with whom the monastery is strongly associated, is an important figure in Ethiopian history. He convinced the Kings of the Zagwe Dynasty of Lalibela to abdicate to… Continue reading