>there was this big ethiopian soccor match here a few months
>ago where i fell in love with a cross (i'm sure you can
>understand that by this point). no-body would negotiate
>beyond a couple dollars on either side! because their sale
>was guaranteed etc etc etc- and _believe_me_ i had a big
>team of negotiators in there yelling.
>
>i am amazed more and more by the role of women in ethiopia.
>how are you adjusting? have you seen the zoo?

no hopefully soon tho'.
my husband
>grew up right near the zoo.

tight!
>are you staying in addis for the new year?
yes ma'am. it shd be fun even if i can't afford to schmooze with the big wigs at Sheikh Al-Amoudi's obscenely opulent hotel: The Sheraton. over a thousand Birr for the night!! i think we will visit ppl and have ppl over.they told me to get ready 10 kilos of onions to peel, lambs and chickens to kill (yuck), washing, cleaning, preparing. it shd be fun, so there will definitely be a post on that.
other upcoming posts:
1. Christians and Muslims, Muslims and Christians
2. The People (definitely have to dispel that myth of the "Ethiopan look." ppl here run the gamut as far as looks go, no rules on complexion, features, hair texture, etc.)
3. The New Year
4. Trips to places


>how is the amharic coming?
actually it's coming quite well, the greetings are a little difficult for me, but i can say finished i have to say this alot, the host is determined to add at least 2 kilos to my frame, a little wat "tinesh wat" , alot of greens "bizou gomen" which i have to say alot too. um, when i feel more comfortable i will share more.