Setti Fadma

The water of the waterfall pelts down next to me and immerses everything in a fine mist of water. As I sit there pondering, a shelf with drinks catches my eye.
An older man is coming up the mountain. He must be in his 70s and is wearing what is probably his best suit and flip-flops. On his back is a huge bag full of new drinks for the travellers who come here for a short refreshment.

Setti Fadma is a good example of how important the income from tourism is for the population.
There are a few restaurants and cafés along the river, but at the moment many are closed for Ramadan.

Overall, there are few opportunities to earn a living here. Even for highly qualified graduates, finding a job in the country is difficult as the economic growth does not keep up with the population growth.
In the coming weeks, I will gain more impressions of the difficult economic situation.Read more