Southern Ethiopia

Today we drove to see the Hartebeest reserve,  and the crocodiles on Chamo Lake. The sights on the way were just as interesting.

Passing trucks of moringa being transported to the market.

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Along the road you would see the piles of moringa ready to be picked up a well as blue bags which were always for red chilies.

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Interesting birds.

 

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These tiny little bird house were hanging in the trees.

This was a familiar sight with motorbikes, tuktuks and cars always lined up for petrol as there never seemed to be enough to meet the demand.

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In this area the men wore these tall hats.

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In  the Hawassa area,  this Alaba village is noted for the paintings on the homes.

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Excuse me while I stop to check you out as I wander across the road.

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Fruit growing.

 

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Senkelle Sanctuary here we saw the endemic Swayne’s Hartebeest. It was a long hot walk to find them. DSC02967

A small antelope roamed with them.

Chamo Lake.

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Excuse the swear at the end as my camera runs out of battery!

Stayed at Haile Resort in Arba Minch. Very lovely.

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Our driver, Mesfin, and the organization that arranged our 16 day tour.

 

 

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