Ethiopia was so much more than we expected and I would have omitted just one place from the itinerary…El Sod. In the over 30+ years that we’ve been traveling the globe, Ethiopia takes the prize for the extreme diversity of sights. Not occasional sights but daily sights. Even though the roads were often brutal, we eagerly jumped in the car every day not knowing what unique experiences that day would bring!

I don’t know why we waited so long to visit Ethiopia. Actually, I do know. The same reasons and worries that too many of us have and use as an excuse for not visiting Ethiopia. The warnings about war, famine, etc. Since pictures can say a thousand words, here are just a few of my favorite images that I hope leave you with a burning desire to visit this wonderful country from North to South.