Awash to Addis

Hit the road at 830am to visit awash national park in hopes of seeing gazelles, ibex, crocs and if lucky other wildlife too.

Wasn't overly lucky in that regard. I spotted one wounded gazelle, which is probably why it was all alone and not with the herd. And a warthog but it took off like a rocket as soon as i pointed my phone at it. The very unexpected surprise was all the baboons we came across. To the point where i stopped bothering taking photos of them! Fantastic thing to be spoiled with. Also a unique monkey with blue testicles called a vervet. Tons of wild camels too. But thats it.

Then to a really powerful waterfall at the far end of the park. We were escorted throughout the park with a security guy with a machine gun, which was kinda weird but definitely not weird in this country. I asked my guide why I'd see civilians walking down the street with machine guns and he said it was an african thing haha. And often to protect their herds. Different world here.

Then a few hours to my hotel in addis ababa. I decided to plurge and get something super comfortable for my final days, and was less than $100 cad a night. I think its the nicest hotel I've ever stayed in. My suite is massive.

Napped for a few hours, out for a few beers and called it a day. No plans on my last day. Debating joining a city tour tomorrow but will see how i feel. Been fighting something for several days. Finally starting to get my voice back.Read more