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Why I Go

This is why I go. To have this experience, to see this face. His delight at seeing my pictures of him was magical.

Addis Ababa - January 30

My last day in Ethiopia. Unfortunately, I'm pretty sick today. I've finally succumbed to this cold, cough, and congestion. Although it hasn't stopped my alliteration. After a decent breakfast and a fellow traveler's decongestant, I'm ready to venture forth a bit in Addis. I always meant to wander around the area around the hotel. We are situated in a neighborhood where the diplomats live. Plan for today is wander, pack, a late lunch, then the airport. Ceci and I went out and did some browsing. I was pleased because there were some brilliantly colored pictures to be taken - so I did. We also got multiple requests for money, got hit on ("You are very pretty, do you need an African boyfriend?") and had a wonderful experience in a little convenience shop. The young woman who was working there sold us some sodas, and we talked about all the hair care products she stocked. Some garlic, some carrot, all designed to soften the hair. It is nice to get these