We headed out this morning for Hawassa!! What a lovely drive through the countryside! The route that we drove on our last trip down south was much bumpier...this year, the new freeway has opened, which meant we were in for a much more peaceful ride:) Not to fool you, there are still a few bumps, pits & closed roads to make our way around, but overall it was so very nice!! It is such a joy to open the van windows, the ethiopian air blowing on our faces, taking it all in...the people, animals, smells, beautiful landscape...it's truly such a wonderful experience that I never grow tired of. On our drive, after we passed the 1st herd of camels, I remember glancing at Grant & saying..."buddy, isn't this amazing..who would've thought we'd ever be in Ethiopia...Africa, driving through this beautiful, vast countryside..seriously, do you know what a privilege this is..I mean, not many adults have this experience, let alone a 13 year old boy!" I didn't say that to make him feel he owed me or anyone else anything...truly just want him to know what a blessing this is & always good to praise Him for these blessings, that we sometimes take for granted. I'm so in awe of this land, these people, the surroundings, but even more in awe of our Creator!! I pray you would all be able to experience it one day!! If you ever have the itch, just let me know, I'd be happy to introduce you to Ethiopia!! We arrived in Hawassa around 2 pm, just in time for lunch by the lake, Lake Awassa!! With monkeys jumping above our heads, very american music playing on repeat in the background & our beautiful view, we were in for a great day!! After lunch, we headed out on a boat to try & find the hippos! No such luck this time around, but we did see much activity...people were out bathing, swimming, fishing, washing their clothes...it was a bustling, warm, beautiful day at the lake for all!! After the boat ride, we headed up for coffee, kids swam a bit & then dinner at sunset by the lake:) It was a beautiful day with great friends!! So much to be thankful for!!
This is Tsiges worried look...the monkeys made her uneasy:(
a mama & her babe.
xo Kristen
Love all of this, Kristen!
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