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Ethiopia between history and tribal cultures
Addis Abeba - Photo Credits: Romina Facchi
We are in Ethiopia, this morning we were in Lalibela, where we spent two days discovering the rock churches and monasteries; it was an experience that fascinated us.
Tiya stelae - Photo Credits: Romina Facchi
Today we are traveling from Addis Abeba to Arba Minch; we are heading South to discover some populations that still live following the ancient traditions that populate the Omo Valley.
The roads in Ethiopia are not always in excellent condition and therefore we must proceed at a moderate speed, also because in the street there is everything: cows, goats, carts pulled by donkeys, children and more.
Ethiopia on the road - PhotoCredits: Romina Facchi
This morning we were at Addis Abeba, in Ethiopia, and we left to the South of the country, this itinerary will lead us to discover some populations, who still live according to ancient traditions, and also some natural beauties.
At 7.30am we are ready to go, we know Jimmy who will be our guide for the next few days; we load what will be our car for the whole tour, a Toyota Land Cruiser, just for a change a Toyota!
Ethiopia on the road - Photo Credits: Romina Facchi
We are at Arbaminch in Ethiopia, this morning we wake up early enough, we close our bags and give them to the man, who is already outside our door waiting for them.
Kara people - Photo Credits: Romina Facchi
We are at Turmi, in Southern Ethiopia; this small town is a convenient base for exploring the surroundings and visiting the various tribes who live inthe Omo Valley.
Key Afar: Tribal Market - Photo Credits: Romina Facchi
We are at Key Afar, in the South of Ethiopia, and every Thursday there is a large tribal market, it is very important for the locals and there are among the different tribes who go here to sell or buy: the Banna, the Hamer, the Tsemay and the Aari.
Hamer village - Photo Credits: Romina Facchi
We are at Turmi, in Southern Ethiopia, we will spend a few days here; this will be our base for visiting the Omo Valley and getting to know some populations who live here.
Yesterday we met the Kara, or Karo; today, however, it will be entirely dedicated to the Hamer, one of the largest populations living in this part of the country.
Hamer: Bull Jumping - Photo Credits: Romina Facchi
We are in Ethiopia, more precisely in the Omo Valley, and today we are witnessing a very important ceremony for the Hamer: the bull jump.
Dassanech village - Photo Credits: Romina Facchi
This morning we wake up and, after breakfast, we leave by our car and head South-West, we have to go to Omorate; along the road we meet no one, only a few vultures busy feeding on a carcass.
We take about an hour to reach Omorate, from here we take a small boat that takes us to the opposite bank of the Omo River; there is a little current and the punt seems to meet a bit of a struggle to reach the opposite shore.
Dimeka Market - Photo Credits: Romina Facchi
We are in Ethiopia and this morning we visited a Dassanech village, it was a very interesting experience; then we went back to the hotel for lunch and to rest for a while, the heat of this morning proved us a little.
Around 3:00pm we leave by our car and with our guide and head towards our destination this afternoon: the town of Dimeka.