So thankful for Gods protection..the morning started out beautifully, as we looked out over the lake, a mix of haze & the sun peeking its way through. After a full nights sleep & warm showers...we were ready for breakfast! The plan was to meet Yilkal at the van around 8, so we could continue our journey a couple more hours south to a small town called Shanto. Alicia & family have a sponsor son, Biniam who we were going to visit at his school! Shortly after eating breakfast, standing outside by the van, Yilkal told us he had heard about some tribal unrest just south of us, which is on the way to Shanto. We listened, & he made a few more calls. Again, another time when knowing & understanding amharic would've been so beneficial! We were thankful to be with trusted friends like Yilkal & Tsige & knew they would not proceed if they felt there were danger. Once the FOVC staff arrived that would've been traveling south with us, they all exchanged communication & all felt it was in our best interest to not travel further. Disappointed, bummed, saddened yet grateful. We all felt peace in knowing that we needed to leave & travel back to Addis & we are sure glad we did. Along the way, there were about 6 different military/security checkpoints..When we made a lunch stop in Ziway, which is about halfway between Addis & Hawassa, we found out the roads we had been on were closed down. Thankful that we made it back to Addis without any problems! Since we arrived back in Addis earlier than originally planned, I thought a drive out to Bethel Pottery would be a refreshing way to end this day. Who wouldn't want to be surrounded by eucalyptus trees, peaceful noises, fresh air & the most precious women that make the yummiest coffee!! And, they also sell beautiful pieces of pottery, textiles..and you can meander through these trees, little cottages, dirt paths all day long if you wish. For me, it feels like a most beautiful & tranquil oasis & if you've spent any time in Addis, you know how refreshing this can be! As we headed back into Addis, the most beautiful sunset was before us & it felt so good to be back! Back at the guesthouse, dinner was prepared, we visited for a bit & I think we called it a night!!
the cutest & most creative bird nest I've seen:)
Thomas & Grant! We met Thomas a couple of years ago & spent time with him at Jemo, so it was good to see him again:)
our group with Mebratu & Thomas, the fearless FOVC leaders!!
Bethel Pottery!!
Always captured by these gorgeous sunsets!!
xo Kristen
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