Crocs, Hippos, and Pelicans… Oh My
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We spend our last day in Arba Minch on a scenic cruise in search of crocs and hippos. We find them in spades and encounter local fishermen on the water. Continue reading
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Wrapping Up Omo Valley
Today we wrap up our Omo Valley experience with a scenic drive back to Arba Minch. Check out the vistas, food, and kids doing handstands on the side of the road. Continue reading
Mursi Tribe and Lip Plates
We visit our last tribe in Omo Valley — the Mursi people, visibly distinguished by lip plates worn by tribeswomen. This brings up an important question: is tourism perpetuating aspects of their culture that might otherwise disappear? Continue reading
Passing Through Jinka
After a day of tribal visits, we spend the night in Jinka. Here’s photo highlights of our day. Continue reading
Karo Tribe Visit
Our next stop in Ethiopia is the Karo tribe by a river in southern Omo Valley. They’re ready for us in full face paint. Continue reading
Stop! It’s Hamar Time
We encounter the Hamar tribe in rural Ethiopia today and learn how to navigate the uncomfortable aspects of tribal visits. Continue reading
Introducing Omo Valley
It’s our first day in Omo Valley and we’re hoping to see a bull jump ceremony — sort of like an Ethiopian bar mitzvah. We’re not so successful but the landscape more than makes up for it. Continue reading