Phil and Chris's Blog

A newsletter alerting people to blog posts and galleries.

Customs and Duty

Do click the images of the customs form - the text will make more sense. Your challenge is to work out a way of filling in the form in a way compatible with normal luggage. I doubt its possible...

Meskel

Meskel ("cross") is a major celebration in the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar. I was in the UK - Chris was out having fun.

Happy (Ethiopian) New Year!

Last Monday was the first day of Ethiopian 2010. Most people will eat "doro wat", a delicious spicy dish consisting of a sauce made mostly of onions and oil, with bits of chicken and hard-boiled eggs in it. Chris took some to a few of the poorest of her girls. Here's what happened. Remember to click the pictures for a full view.

PublicTransport

Chris's turn this week. She's been travelling on public transport. This entry should explain why I was willing to swallow the bitter pill of nonsensical tax rates on cars here to buy my own vehicle.

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