Achieving Sainthood in Ethiopia

Our driver, Erimias, told us that Ethiopia had nine saints. In the 12th century, one of those, Abune Takla Hemaost, stood on one leg for 7 years.

Signs of the Times
Driving through Addis on the way to Simien National Park, we saw the following signs within a 5 minute period: (spellings as seen)
Deluxe Furniture
Savemore Supermarket
Gift Real Estate
Victory Liquor
Wow International
Software Gallery
CPU College

My all time favorite business sign was in Arba Minch:
Wisdom School


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