Funerals the Ethiopian way
In the last two weeks, my friend Manale has been mourning for the lost of her sister (biologically her cousin but she was a sister to her) who tragically succombed … Continue reading
Destino Dance Company
I went to see a dance performance by a new dance company, Destino, at the Alliance Ethio-française a few days ago. The show was quite impressive particularly the choreography performed … Continue reading
Hairdresser
I took my yougest son (he’s six) for a haircut yesterday, to a local hairdresser I usually go to and conveniently located in a recently built shopping mall, the Laphto … Continue reading
Detox
I have been relatively quiet as I am currently undergoing an ayurveda detox treatment, which means that for ten days I have to stop drinking coffee, tea, alcohol and eat … Continue reading
Ethiopia’s neighbour Uganda
I am just back from another work assignment, in Uganda this time. It sounds like I am travelling to many exotic places, but for the readers who haven’t followed, I … Continue reading
Expanding handbag business
I braved the traffic and the bad roads to go to my friend Fitsum’s workshop across town on the CMC road as it’s known as. Fitsum has a small business … Continue reading
Money, money, money…
Back in Addis after a five-week stay in Europe, I was very disappointed to find out that one of my favourite restaurants, called La Mandoline, had closed down. I liked … Continue reading
Mandela’s gun
As the whole World is in mourning after Nelson Mandela’s death, a famous story is being recalled and talked about in Ethiopia: that of Mandela’s gun. Nelson Mandela visited Ethiopia … Continue reading
Under construction
A number of my readers commented on the fact that my recent posts about life in Addis were not so positive and portrayed sentiments of frustration and tiredness on my … Continue reading
The magic of Ilha de Mozambique
After a few days wandering around Maputo (and visiting Ministries as part of my work assignement there), I flew to Nampula, the main city in the north of the country … Continue reading
Salambo in Addis 