The land of Cush

Some of you true scholars out there will remember this Biblical term, but may not know that it actually refers to modern day Ethiopia.

I wanted to show you a few pictures from two hikes that I took. The first is up Mount Damako just outside of the hospital and the second is to Ajora Falls.

The Crew: Our guide Abe, Me, Matt, and John

The road from the hospital

Just off pavement

It was very misty this particular day, so some of the pictures with more distance may not have turned out, but  it really made for some sweet effects. 

It is just so lush and green, I was amazed

Potato field!!

Many of the local people will make this hike everyday to sell their wares in the market at Soddo, here are few donkeys. 

We had some local kids follow us for a while, I think that they were looking for tips. 

This is a church that is at the top. 

 

 The flooring was awesome

These poles are 12-15 feet long and yes, he is barefoot

For the bulk of this hike, we were in those clouds

This is looking into the Rift Valley and the outskirts of Soddo

Now onto the falls

This is where we are heading

"Don't let me fall!!"

"Oh, dude, David is taking a pic."

We had some kids chase the van from time to time. Evidently this girl was very happy to see us. 

Pants make for great head cushions. These kids would make this hike every day to gather fire wood for their family.