Extra Treats in Ethiopia
Though visiting isolated tribal villages in Ethiopia is a unique experience (Hamar, Kara, and others), I also enjoyed hanging out in areas that are a
July 2, 2017
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Brief Encounters with Three Tribes: the Arbore, Dassanech, and Mursi
Though revisiting the Hamar (Hamar), Kara, and Nyagatom (Kara) after 5 years was the main goal of my trip to the Omo Valley, I also
June 18, 2017
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A Bridge over the Omo River
Five years ago, I visited Ethiopia’s Omo Valley and photographed the native tribes (OmoValleyTribes). This year, I went back partly to see whether things had
May 7, 2017
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The Hamar Tribe: 5 Years Later
I visited Ethiopia’s Omo Valley five years ago to photograph the native tribes. I was so amazed by the experience that I wanted to share
April 9, 2017
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A Timkat Celebration in a Small Town in Ethiopia
I went back to Ethiopia this past January, 5 years after a previous trip in late 2012. The main purpose of both trips was to
March 26, 2017
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Ethiopia, one last look…for now!
As readers of my earlier posts will know, last fall I traveled to the fascinating country of Ethiopia. While the main purpose of my trip
June 22, 2013
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The Grand Finale: The Hamar Tribe
The Hamar (or Hamer) was the fourth and last tribe we visited on my trip to the Lower Omo Valley. One of the largest tribal
March 11, 2013
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The Nyangatom: in Guns we Trust!
Just getting back home from another unique journey, a trip to the largest gathering of human beings in the world (30 million people in a
February 26, 2013
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The Kara Tribe: A Dinner Invitation and an Evening of Dance
First, I want to convey my heartfelt thanks to each of you who commented on my previous post. I am new to blogging, and this
January 30, 2013
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The Omo Tribes: Ethiopia’s Natural Beauties.
Last fall, I had the chance to fulfill one of my long-held dreams to visit the Omo valley and spend time with its remaining tribes.
January 12, 2013
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