Ethiopia is a really beautiful country. Every evening I watch the sunset go down behind the mountain across from Asko, the colours of the sunset are amazing. It's all become really normal now, donkeys on the highway, monkeys on my balcony and cows at the bus stop. At the local markets on Saturdays baby donkeys sell for the equivalent of $150...I am more than tempted.
Im staying a few kays out of Addis, haven't seen another tourist in Asko yet. Walking around people will yell "Faranji" which means foreigner, "you, you!" or "china/korea!" Most people are just curious of me, or want to practice there English. Kids will dare each other to come up and shake my hand. I also get a few obscure comments, random bits of English they have learnt, some of my favourites have been "nice posture" and "hello sweet pussy."
The roads here and mental, full of potholes and the worlds worst drivers. However despite the craziness it all seems to work and with little accidents. If you are caught by the traffic police there is nothing that slipping 50 birr wont fix, the equivalent of $2.50. At night the traffic cops don't work, I've been advised not to go on the minibuses at night as they turn from 12 seaters, to 25 seaters.
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