Addis Ababa Part One
We landed in Addis about 7pm Monday. We waited in line for visa, customs, money exchange, luggage, luggage to be scanned and on to our ride. We are staying at the Jupiter Hotel. It is a nice hotel, but with really short beds.
Tuesday we ate a late breakfast, got a taxi and went out. Our Taxi driver ended up being our tour guide. We went to the National Museum to see Lucy. She is the oldest fossil. Lucy is actually in the states, but we saw Salome. She is the first child...older fossil than Lucy. We went to the Lions Zoo. This mini zoo is a big deal, because the lions belonged to an Emperor, who is well thought of here. We ate at an outdoor cafe as it rained and got rather cold.
Wednesday was an exciting day...
We got to meet and spend about 2 hours with Alemetu! She is sooo sweet! She has 2 teeth, soft curly hair, easy going and a sweet smile! We met 2 other couples there and spent the afternoon with them. We all stopped by the agency for lunch..injera.. a traditional Ethiopian meal. Next, we visited a monk, who was in school with one of the couples brothers. It was very interesting conversations and views. Then it was on to shop... Mini stores where you haggle! Eve and I ate at the Lime Tree Cafe.. Very American style restaurant.
Thursday, we plan on visiting with Ali and doing a little more shopping. Friday will be court...
