Diesel fumes. Dust. Dirt. Wild Dogs. The Chanting of Muslims. Beggars. Goats. Friendly, Proud, Beautiful, Intriguing, and Charismatic.
Addis Ababa is a city of contradictions, of the haves and have nots, of a constant cycle of struggle and hope. Just walking the streets I sensed that there was a feeling of fierce independence intertwined with the need for each other, the need for brotherly love.
Though Addis is not a top destination choice for many travelers, I would return there in a heartbeat. There is something so real, so vibrant about this city that it calls to me to return.
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