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killallaOn Sunday, I walked across an African city (Addis Ababa), listening to a Japanese song (Shima Uta) as covered by an Argentinian singer (Alfredo Casero), which was kind of cool. Oh, and then in the evening I met some other VSOs for Chinese food.
I've been walking a lot here, because I'm not too fond of the line taxis, which are usually too hot and crowded for my taste. I walk to work each morning (about 30 minutes each way), and last Friday, I walked to the American Embassy, which is halfway up to Entoto (as far as I'm concerned) for a reception, and then walked back down to the Arada Post Office in Piazza afterwards, for good measure. Considering the altitude as well, I expect I may not bother with the luxury of a gym membership, but I may try for a regular swim, if my budget will allow it.
On the plus side, I'm beginning to get past the "OMG, I'm in *living* in Ethiopia," factor and starting to think of Addis as home, at least for now. We'll see if I ever think of it as "my city" - for now, it still seems a little intimidating. But we're getting to know each other.
I've been walking a lot here, because I'm not too fond of the line taxis, which are usually too hot and crowded for my taste. I walk to work each morning (about 30 minutes each way), and last Friday, I walked to the American Embassy, which is halfway up to Entoto (as far as I'm concerned) for a reception, and then walked back down to the Arada Post Office in Piazza afterwards, for good measure. Considering the altitude as well, I expect I may not bother with the luxury of a gym membership, but I may try for a regular swim, if my budget will allow it.
On the plus side, I'm beginning to get past the "OMG, I'm in *living* in Ethiopia," factor and starting to think of Addis as home, at least for now. We'll see if I ever think of it as "my city" - for now, it still seems a little intimidating. But we're getting to know each other.
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I walked to the American Embassy [...] for a reception
Wow! Is your role more important than I realised? What was the occasion?
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Date: 2009-02-17 04:22 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2009-02-17 04:30 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2009-02-17 04:36 pm (UTC)(This comment serves no purpose other than to say I've read, and am glad to hear how Africa is treating you.)
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Date: 2009-02-17 04:53 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2009-02-17 06:02 pm (UTC)Any chance of a post about what the city is like? I've never been to Africa and about all I know is that it covers a vast range of landscapes, lifestyles and wealth levels.
Generic hugs
Date: 2009-02-19 12:52 pm (UTC)