64K South to Nariobi, but first a couple of nights at a tourist resort !
Both sides; Ethiopia and Kenya are building new terminals so everything is confusion.
Some offices are in the new part but the required printer is in old building !
Hence...
63E Ethiopia - The Road South, Bale Mts, and an Army stopover !
Today we start our return journey south to Addis then on to Nariobi.
That is a 2,311 kms trip.
Through wriggly roads like this the best average...
62E Ethiopia - Danakil Depression Part 3
Last night was goat stew
Camp 239:
Abaala “home stay”
Cost Nil /part of the ETT
Altitude: 1500 metres
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61E Ethiopia - Danakil Depression Part 2
With all that tectonic movement significant heat is generated from within the earths crust.
Superheated water, steam and gases from the deep are forced upwards through...
60E Ethiopia - Danakil Depression Part 1
The Danakil Depression is in the far north east of Ethiopia, on the border of Eritrea. Eritrea is known as the North Korea of Africa and lead by a hostile ruler - hence we have security guards whilst we visit this...
59E Ethiopia’s Jerusalem - Lalibela & Nth to Mek’ele
In the 12th century King Lalibela ( AD1181-1221) had a series of churches carved out of solid stone.
One the many legends states the king wanted to create a new Jerusalem...
58E - Ethiopia - North to Addis Ababa & Lalibela
If you are not dodging cattle and people in the country, in the city and villages add the blue Tuk Tuks to the mix.
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57E - Into Ethiopia - The Running of the Bulls & The Omo Valley Tribes
Right here, at this mud puddle, we cross from Kenya into Ethiopia.
This area is so remote there is no border fence nor a border post even to stamp your passport.
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56K - Kenya - Lake Turkana & Sibiloi Nat Park
North, the earth is covered with ancient lava flows. It is a pre-historic dry area with a modern backdrop.
In this wind valley are 365 Wind Turbines and Kenya's answer...
55K - Kenya - Maralal Camel Races
Now on the road and it is wet !
That is a little concerning as the remote road north via lake Turkana is dirt !
Arrived into Nairobi 2 days ago and...
