Just got a re-assuring e-mail from my old friend Phil that he is now resident in Addis Ababa. He sent me some nice pixs of his comfortable digs and, more importantly, directions for the taxi cab driver from Bole International Airport.

We're now planning to head out to the Gurage country the first weekend, which should set things up for a follow-up visit which I may do solo.

One week to go!

Basalam,
Charley Noble