An arbegna (patriot) veteran (Mitike Gelaw) demonstrates fukera and the use of spears and shields in battle inside Fassil's Walls. In the background, Sergeant Worku Mekonnen (veteran of the Korean Campaign) looks on. An arbegna (patriot) veteran (Mitike Gelaw) demonstrates fukera and the use of spears and shields in battle inside Fassil's Walls. In the background, Sergeant Worku Mekonnen (veteran of the Korean Campaign) looks on. A traditional coffee ceremony at the picturesque and utterly peaceful Aregash Lodge in Yirgalem, Southern Ethiopia. Just a little north of the famed coffee producing area of Yirgacheffe. A traditional coffee ceremony at the picturesque and utterly peaceful Aregash Lodge in Yirgalem, Southern Ethiopia. Just a little north of the famed coffee producing area of Yirgacheffe. Women and girls roasting corn over a coal fire pop up all over Addis towards the end of the rainy season. Women and girls roasting corn over a coal fire pop up all over Addis towards the end of the rainy season. A camel in the middle of Addis is about as rare a sight as a minibus flashing a turn signal. This one is all dressed up and going somewhere. And crossing the main roadway very placidly using the zebra crosswalk. We wish all users of Addis' road were as well behaved! A camel in the middle of Addis is about as rare a sight as a minibus flashing a turn signal. This one is all dressed up and going somewhere. And crossing the main roadway very placidly using the zebra crosswalk. We wish all users of Addis' road were as well behaved! A thirsty monkey convinces a fella to share a cold one with it. On the banks of Lake Awassa at Shebelle #2. A thirsty monkey convinces a fella to share a cold one with it. On the banks of Lake Awassa at Shebelle #2. Dr. Artist Tilahun Gessesse, Sept 29, 1940 - April 19, 2009. Gone but never to be forgotten. Rest in Peace. Dr. Artist Tilahun Gessesse, Sept 29, 1940 - April 19, 2009. Gone but never to be forgotten. Rest in Peace. One of the most incredible musical events that one can attend occurs every year at Arba Minch in the Thousand Stars Festival featuring the music of the South. One of the most incredible musical events that one can attend occurs every year at Arba Minch in the Thousand Stars Festival featuring the music of the South. This poster at Meskel Square was actually taken some time ago but given that March is International Women's Month, it seemed appropriate to select it as the the Picture of the Month at this time. Women's issues in Ethiopia may have made some progress but there is much more to go yet and we could all use a reminder of it from time to time. This poster at Meskel Square was actually taken some time ago but given that March is International Women's Month, it seemed appropriate to select it as the the Picture of the Month at this time. Women's issues in Ethiopia may have made some progress but there is much more to go yet and we could all use a reminder of it from time to time. Ever since a dam was erected upstream from the tourist attraction of Tis Abay, tourists have found themselves disappointed at the 'not very impressive' waterfall you're liable to see there unless you come at the exact right time. However, some may be comforted at sights of a different kind they can see such as virtuoso performances by this young boy playing his washint from a grand stage. Ever since a dam was erected upstream from the tourist attraction of Tis Abay, tourists have found themselves disappointed at the 'not very impressive' waterfall you're liable to see there unless you come at the exact right time. However, some may be comforted at sights of a different kind they can see such as virtuoso performances by this young boy playing his washint from a grand stage. Boys of the Bana ethnic group of South-Western Ethiopia block the road from Arba Minch to Jinka. They use stilts and body painting to attract payments from passing tourists for photographs. Receiving informal payments from tourists for photographs is one of the few opportunities these boys have to obtain money. Photo by Nico Lewis for www.Gughe.org - organizers of the Thousand Stars Festival of Music. Boys of the Bana ethnic group of South-Western Ethiopia block the road from Arba Minch to Jinka. They use stilts and body painting to attract payments from passing tourists for photographs. Receiving informal payments from tourists for photographs is one of the few opportunities these boys have to obtain money. Photo by Nico Lewis for www.Gughe.org - organizers of the Thousand Stars Festival of Music. Near the village of Derba, 2 kids make great use of an acacia tree to keep watch over their livestock. Close by is MIDROC's new cement factory that reportedly recently began shipping much needed cement nationwide. Near the village of Derba, 2 kids make great use of an acacia tree to keep watch over their livestock. Close by is MIDROC's new cement factory that reportedly recently began shipping much needed cement nationwide. An enterprising photo studio has put up this poster in the Kazanchis area of town. The one above the Obama poster is also from the same studio. An enterprising photo studio has put up this poster in the Kazanchis area of town. The one above the Obama poster is also from the same studio. An FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester United will usually get Meskel Square quite busy. But it took Tirunesh's race being televised on the Jumbotron to finally and completely shut down the entire square (all umpteen lanes of it) until the race was long over. An FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester United will usually get Meskel Square quite busy. But it took Tirunesh's race being televised on the Jumbotron to finally and completely shut down the entire square (all umpteen lanes of it) until the race was long over. Actually, we've seen a much smaller taxi loaded with just as much if not more cargo than this one. Just didn't have a camera handy to catch that one. Actually, we've seen a much smaller taxi loaded with just as much if not more cargo than this one. Just didn't have a camera handy to catch that one. It's unusual to see dogs in cars here much less on a bike as this fellow has done. Small wonder this odd pair was eliciting stares and laughter from everyone they passed. It's unusual to see dogs in cars here much less on a bike as this fellow has done. Small wonder this odd pair was eliciting stares and laughter from everyone they passed. Expat Exertions? When you have expats (ladies at that!) pushing a broken down 'Peugot 304 Family' down the street, you know that they have finally and completely adjusted to life in Addis. Expat Exertions? When you have expats (ladies at that!) pushing a broken down 'Peugot 304 Family' down the street, you know that they have finally and completely adjusted to life in Addis. A breathtaking view of a small inlet on Lake Wonchi. Wonchi is less than 2 hours away from Addis and features a volcano crater lake over 3000 ft above sea level. Hot springs are located nearby. A breathtaking view of a small inlet on Lake Wonchi. Wonchi is less than 2 hours away from Addis and features a volcano crater lake over 3000 ft above sea level. Hot springs are located nearby.
