Bus Ride From Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar Well, I’ve arrived in Bahir Dar. Think Daytona Beach, but set in Africa. It lies on the southern end of Ethiopia’s largest lake. Lake Tana. The journey here was long but well worth it. I finally left the dusty, sprawling and noisy confines of the capital and… Continue reading
Merry Christmas from Ethiopia
Ok, first of all you are probably wondering why I am getting on the internet so much after leaving the comforts of home for new and exciting things. Well, they make it too damn easy. A lot of backpacking hotels have an internet shop right next to them or below them so it doesn’t take… Continue reading
I fought the law… and I won
So it is safe to say I had my first true African experience this morning. On my way to Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi my taxi driver was pulled to the side just outside of the entrance. I figured due to the increased tension in East Africa right now that this was a routine random… Continue reading
Lazy in Nairobi
Ok, so maybe I was a little more exhausted than I thought. After taking a walk this morning and stopping for a Fanta, I headed back to my hotel and laid down to read my guide book for Ethiopia. I eventually passed out and slept for 7 hours. I hope I can still get to… Continue reading
Kenya Dig it?
Yes, corny puns are still allowed while I’m blogging. Well, I made it. After 20+ hours in airports and to back-to-back 8 hours flights I finally arrived in Nairobi, Kenya last night at about 9pm GMT+3 (which I imagine is about 11am EST give or take) on 1/4. The flight was as good as I… Continue reading
The Airplane Flies Across the Sky…
Ok, so this is my last post from home. I’m about to head to the airport and should be landing in Africa at 8:20pm Thursday night. I have a 2 hour flight to Detroit then an 8 hour flight to Amsterdam with an hour lay over then another 8 hour flight to Nairobi, Kenya. Everyone… Continue reading
Goodbye Bed
Tonight is the last night I will be sleeping in my own bed for quite some time. I ate my last home cooked meal. Spaghetti and sausage with loads of romano cheese and garlic bread with a Barq’s root beer. I didn’t get a whole lot of sleep last night so I’m hoping that I… Continue reading
In the Air
It is almost 6am Madrid time. I cant sleep. We are at 33,000 feet. It is only midnight in my brain so I am having difficulty. 2 drinks didnt help. I walked aound afew times but that seems to make it worse. I hope Im not bugging any one zith my overhead light: The girl… Continue reading