Category Archives: Travel

Yesterday we left Bahir Dar for the three hour drive to Gondar. It was a pleasant drive through the countryside passing many farms and villages. We stopped once to see a pillar of rock (and teach the local kids how … Continue reading →

Yesterday we wandered around Addis for two hours. It was just long enough to get coffee at a cool little shop, visit St George’s cathedral and nearly get lost in the alleys and back streets. The first stop was looking … Continue reading →

We made it. The 25+ hours of travel are behind us and we’re in Addis. Before leaving the airport it was obvious we were someplace different. When the power went out for 10 seconds while we were clearing customs, no … Continue reading →

Bags are packed. Pets are taken care of. Water heater is set to vacation. We’re at the airport and checked in. The trip is about to start… Now for the few quick flights. First to LA, then DC, then non-stop … Continue reading →

We’re headed to Africa in a week and several people have asked how they can follow along. While there, we’ll have only limited access to the internet, but I will try keep this updated as often as possible.