![My favorite image from this trip](https://a4.pbase.com/g2/90/399190/3/148782691.ot69kYdb.jpg) My favorite image from this trip |
![Beautiful young girl](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138827446.EKHT9X7g.jpg) Beautiful young girl |
![Young boy](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138692379.OYMMScAX.jpg) Young boy |
![Reminds me of The Lion King](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138692376.jhLpaKHG.jpg) Reminds me of The Lion King |
![Body piercings and lip plate](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138692381.my40iz9s.jpg) Body piercings and lip plate |
![Bells on babies so they don't lose them. This little one was probably 18 - 24 months.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138692383.lYEJj5Vk.jpg) Bells on babies so they don't lose them. This little one was probably 18 - 24 months. |
![Sweet young boy](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138697528.MmZdej52.jpg) Sweet young boy |
![Checking the load. Drive by shot.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138697857.VDrMfdv1.jpg) Checking the load. Drive by shot. |
![20110927-_H1H4176.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/139275258.YwPG5cmt.jpg) 20110927-_H1H4176.jpg |
![20110927-_H1H4181.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/139276059.ickMC5hX.jpg) 20110927-_H1H4181.jpg |
![Sewing porch.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138698040.D8WLs2h2.jpg) Sewing porch. |
![The goat is in the sewing room](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138698078.3ACkmZPD.jpg) The goat is in the sewing room |
![Before the storm. Although it looks decorative, the different colors are just roof patches.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138703300.MeU2SiMX.jpg) Before the storm. Although it looks decorative, the different colors are just roof patches. |
![She doesn't have the lip plate in. I guess that was one accessory too many with all the other stuff going on.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138741288.fItMlrVp.jpg) She doesn't have the lip plate in. I guess that was one accessory too many with all the other stuff going on. |
![Young girl. The paint on her arms were made using plant stamps](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138805197.DRUBbOGd.jpg) Young girl. The paint on her arms were made using plant "stamps" |
![Two young boys.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138805198.KNq6qQpN.jpg) Two young boys. |
![Young girl.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138805899.0Uhl5voC.jpg) Young girl. |
![This young boy walked around with a limp (maybe cerebral palsy?) largely ignoring everyone but I thought he was cute.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138805935.oGWvB8v3.jpg) This young boy walked around with a limp (maybe cerebral palsy?) largely ignoring everyone but I thought he was cute. |
![Young boy.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138805940.PqjPQvuT.jpg) Young boy. |
![20110927-_H1H4161.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138825146.5qMzqcrn.jpg) 20110927-_H1H4161.jpg |
![20110927-_H1H4148.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138825237.IMcwqc20.jpg) 20110927-_H1H4148.jpg |
![Cows passing thru where the people drink, bathe, wash clothes, etc.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138825290.6z9qubLe.jpg) Cows passing thru where the people drink, bathe, wash clothes, etc. |
![20110928-_L6H3314.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138825549.PwE2jzks.jpg) 20110928-_L6H3314.jpg |
![20110928-_L6H3329.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/139282526.jJPsYSyk.jpg) 20110928-_L6H3329.jpg |
![20110927-_H1H4153.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/139274754.EWXXLj4N.jpg) 20110927-_H1H4153.jpg |
![Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138830862.LvGaXo1A.jpg) Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear. |
![Beautification scarring](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138837411.iCZXPdwe.jpg) Beautification scarring |
![Closeup of scarring](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138837479.jKsMjpLp.jpg) Closeup of scarring |
![More scarring](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138837530.sgOza7B1.jpg) More scarring |
![Such a sweet face.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138849960.nyfmhE3t.jpg) Such a sweet face. |
![_H1H3733-1.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/141710599.iElN8W3c.jpg) _H1H3733-1.jpg |
![_H1H3741-1.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/141713435.mboqphpt.jpg) _H1H3741-1.jpg |
![_H1H3729-1.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/141720911.SlPOlKsr.jpg) _H1H3729-1.jpg |
![This gentleman ran into his house to bring out a stool so he could sit for us to take his picture. He looked very happy.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138850075.cGd1MsgX.jpg) This gentleman ran into his house to bring out a stool so he could sit for us to take his picture. He looked very happy. |
![His wife looking on.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138850072.QC1OQDIi.jpg) His wife looking on. |
![Our first meal on the road. The only time we had spinach. The first of many pasta meals.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138850129.MYW05OjR.jpg) Our first meal on the road. The only time we had spinach. The first of many pasta meals. |
![Paint on the houses signify wealth.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138850131.gE3UlLTM.jpg) Paint on the houses signify wealth. |
![More paint.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138850167.CdUHgHeT.jpg) More paint. |
![The market.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138850228.hafyXKjn.jpg) The market. |
![Selling chat. See what chat is here http://biopsychiatry.com/methcathinone/qat-khat.html](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138850557.2GQcfNj0.jpg) Selling chat. See what chat is here http://biopsychiatry.com/methcathinone/qat-khat.html |
![The market.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138850689.1HY0rwcS.jpg) The market. |
![Spices in the market](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138851055.aFFN8B0m.jpg) Spices in the market |
![Spices in the market](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138852158.OtG9Ox24.jpg) Spices in the market |
![Spices and flies in the market](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138852261.PZ15riPv.jpg) Spices and flies in the market |
![They all wanted a serious face for the photos. Very, very few smiles.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138852945.2SOTVAtN.jpg) They all wanted a serious face for the photos. Very, very few smiles. |
![Bracelets](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138853143.fnXqxjoq.jpg) Bracelets |
![Painting themselves.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138853237.Hh4hvNBH.jpg) Painting themselves. |
![Although I saw these mirrors for sale in the little shops this is the only one I saw in a village.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138853324.eMMJi2by.jpg) Although I saw these mirrors for sale in the little shops this is the only one I saw in a village. |
![A rare smile](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138853347.XAAt9ppc.jpg) A rare smile |
![Copper bracelets](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138853449.Ji4UE90j.jpg) Copper bracelets |
![Lots of mountain driving](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138860033.3jyso9gS.jpg) Lots of mountain driving |
![A little girl at one of the places we stopped for lunch.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138860036.uRCbRbX7.jpg) A little girl at one of the places we stopped for lunch. |
![One of the villages. Most villages were cleaner than this one.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138860097.Nz5An7rW.jpg) One of the villages. Most villages were cleaner than this one. |
![Need a fence? Grow one. We saw many plant fences.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138860250.CnrS1tOX.jpg) Need a fence? Grow one. We saw many plant fences. |
![Today was Flag Day in Ethiopia](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138860588.vYtephGu.jpg) Today was Flag Day in Ethiopia |
![I just loved these molded plastic mannequin.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138860590.cQklz5Dl.jpg) I just loved these molded plastic mannequin. |
![More mannequins.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138860661.ievi53ml.jpg) More mannequins. |
![Flag Day parade](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138860594.8Kw1aH9K.jpg) Flag Day parade |
![Flag Day parade](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138860625.8TS6abFG.jpg) Flag Day parade |
![Flag Day parade](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138860626.xC4H2aMT.jpg) Flag Day parade |
![This is what a couple hundred US looks like in birr. 17 birr to the US dollar.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138861013.Sivb0Wr7.jpg) This is what a couple hundred US looks like in birr. 17 birr to the US dollar. |
![Our first camping spot. With laundry.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138861101.6mMrNcZ6.jpg) Our first camping spot. With laundry. |
![Boy, day 1. He got with the program for day 2.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138861276.ss4dSBYa.jpg) Boy, day 1. He got with the program for day 2. |
![Same boy, different day.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138862125.s4Bw0k40.jpg) Same boy, different day. |
![20110927-_H1H4121.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/139274540.cREIrBn4.jpg) 20110927-_H1H4121.jpg |
![20110927-_H1H4145.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/139274596.HFGyBiI9.jpg) 20110927-_H1H4145.jpg |
![One of the boys.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138861305.Imt5mnc5.jpg) One of the boys. |
![Young girls.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138861334.MOJcCESi.jpg) Young girls. |
![A couple of the boys.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138861377.m7RkiaAk.jpg) A couple of the boys. |
![20110927-_H1H4175.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/139275256.aYesJM6t.jpg) 20110927-_H1H4175.jpg |
![20110928-_L6H3064.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/139276371.gJWJu5N1.jpg) 20110928-_L6H3064.jpg |
![20110927-_H1H4180.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/139276055.QPSGUs58.jpg) 20110927-_H1H4180.jpg |
![20110927-_H1H4201.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/139276242.8hmVOREM.jpg) 20110927-_H1H4201.jpg |
![We drove down this barely there road for probably half a day.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138868727.WbbWl8kZ.jpg) We drove down this barely there road for probably half a day. |
![Young boy painted head to toe](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138871684.0c7IFJvd.jpg) Young boy painted head to toe |
![Woodland nymphs](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138887618.E9leDqEA.jpg) Woodland nymphs |
![We called her cheetah girl.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138887768.M4DcyWRu.jpg) We called her cheetah girl. |
![Flower hat](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138887980.MOlZjD5K.jpg) Flower hat |
![Mom and baby](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138887989.wvDMTH10.jpg) Mom and baby |
![Baby](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138887994.eD8HDXXG.jpg) Baby |
![Mom](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138888074.f0jptQVZ.jpg) Mom |
![Ankle Bracelets](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138888115.vAlL1CPe.jpg) Ankle Bracelets |
![Another close up of the lip plate](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138888231.yBYtynPC.jpg) Another close up of the lip plate |
![Another cheetah girl](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138888308.jeDmvSgE.jpg) Another cheetah girl |
![We had been spotting these red flowers on the side of the road and were happy to see it up close in this headdress.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138889216.mmaM2zN3.jpg) We had been spotting these red flowers on the side of the road and were happy to see it up close in this headdress. |
![1st of 3 photos of this lovely girl in her beautiful nature hat.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138892245.u2nIYdVh.jpg) 1st of 3 photos of this lovely girl in her beautiful nature hat. |
![2 of 3](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138892542.FGhshFm7.jpg) 2 of 3 |
![3 of 3 and my favorite](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138892769.tiB48lMG.jpg) 3 of 3 and my favorite |
![Unique hats](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138892867.bPwt2r1N.jpg) Unique "hats" |
![Taking a drink](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138892916.1ePuAiS3.jpg) Taking a drink |
![Full body paint](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138896217.YvHJNvUp.jpg) Full body paint |
![Grim faces on this cool morning](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138896220.SX70jZEx.jpg) Grim faces on this cool morning |
![Body art](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138896224.qNKb1EaM.jpg) Body art |
![Gotta love the laugh](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138896226.QktftaeH.jpg) Gotta love the laugh |
![Getting warm and looking at pics on Robel's camera](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138896228.ZHz656gC.jpg) Getting warm and looking at pics on Robel's camera |
![The aluminum boat we used to cross the river](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138896230.sNswjy12.jpg) The aluminum boat we used to cross the river |
![Luggage for 4](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138896232.QvDN0Hd4.jpg) Luggage for 4 |
![Storm clouds that never dropped rain on us](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138898638.m1tMLgEC.jpg) Storm clouds that never dropped rain on us |
![Vaughn in his tent downloading pictures](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138898648.Zv4YLesK.jpg) Vaughn in his tent downloading pictures |
![St Charles beer. Yes, we're happy with that.:)](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138898652.UIjIKEHy.jpg) St Charles beer. Yes, we're happy with that.:) |
![Omo River. We crossed just a little to the right of the picture.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138898824.eB9I6ikU.jpg) Omo River. We crossed just a little to the right of the picture. |
![A couple of families live where we crossed the river. The ladies were working.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138898833.leesNsTY.jpg) A couple of families live where we crossed the river. The ladies were working. |
![Grinding maize on a stone.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138898935.AiYDyDd3.jpg) Grinding maize on a stone. |
![Mom and son.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138899196.3qQvVnqY.jpg) Mom and son. |
![Mom and son.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138899207.IoREbWqI.jpg) Mom and son. |
![Rest stop on one of the long drives. Condensation = cold beer](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138899309.WLcAYOOn.jpg) Rest stop on one of the long drives. Condensation = cold beer |
![Celebration in the village](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138899346.bkaMe6eC.jpg) Celebration in the village |
![Woman of Mursi tribe with lip plate.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138899593.fR4XPMII.jpg) Woman of Mursi tribe with lip plate. |
![A woman without her lip plate.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138899621.cUdDcruX.jpg) A woman without her lip plate. |
![Traditional, every day clothing](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138899678.WkuDbqdH.jpg) Traditional, every day clothing |
![The top necklace she has on signifies she is a first wife.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138899703.bZyzfWMW.jpg) The top necklace she has on signifies she is a first wife. |
![Young Hamer girl](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138899822.sm9wN7YU.jpg) Young Hamer girl |
![The older women wore the same hair style as the younger.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138900000.1CCQT2s1.jpg) The older women wore the same hair style as the younger. |
![Men dancing.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138900034.YwdzfkR8.jpg) Men dancing. |
![Girls with the red ochre in their hair.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138900085.lCCLdUxc.jpg) Girls with the red ochre in their hair. |
![Some of the men. This tribe wore these short skirts.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138900531.yCdjfnsb.jpg) Some of the men. This tribe wore these short skirts. |
![They wore bells when dancing. The clothing is what they wear every day even tho it looks like they are dressing up.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138900623.STjV146w.jpg) They wore bells when dancing. The clothing is what they wear every day even tho it looks like they are dressing up. |
![New and old scars. And two bras.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138900675.ognbvXQ4.jpg) New and old scars. And two bras. |
![Making the beer](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138939012.Awwo9NPt.jpg) Making the beer |
![Baby](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138939013.9UuhO3fs.jpg) Baby |
![Hamer women + tourist](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138939014.iz8w7a1A.jpg) Hamer women + tourist |
![Hamer teens wearing everyday clothing](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138939015.lLJR03RC.jpg) Hamer teens wearing everyday clothing |
![Blowing horn](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138939017.5p6L0ZFD.jpg) Blowing horn |
![The celebration was for this guy's coming of age ceremony](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138939018.r6SjHzYB.jpg) The celebration was for this guy's coming of age ceremony |
![resting](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138939025.qxGLaH6p.jpg) resting |
![Pouring the beer](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138939055.I3p2mJ4B.jpg) Pouring the beer |
![Vaughn and the tallest termite mound I've ever seen](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138965107.tDrCWm1x.jpg) Vaughn and the tallest termite mound I've ever seen |
![Singing well. Women bringing up water from a well deep underground](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138965108.MAaiEvn2.jpg) Singing well. Women bringing up water from a well deep underground |
![They sing as they bring up the water](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138965109.rU5MtXoi.jpg) They sing as they bring up the water |
![More of the singing well](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138965119.4sm2l6dV.jpg) More of the singing well |
![The women that bring up the water](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138965120.na2qUPRv.jpg) The women that bring up the water |
![Walking up the long hill down to the well](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138965121.6QlEp9Wq.jpg) Walking up the long hill down to the well |
![Woman from the well](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138965122.P0lNNuQw.jpg) Woman from the well |
![Woman from the well](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/139053226.i9yR8lFa.jpg) Woman from the well |
![Woman from the well](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/139053237.zv5mdueX.jpg) Woman from the well |
![Woman from the well](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/139053579.H1b4hksf.jpg) Woman from the well |
![Colorful touches](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138965110.agC6diMa.jpg) Colorful touches |
![Another colorful house](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138965111.uTEXWCkQ.jpg) Another colorful house |
![A fire is going inside the house and it looks like the whole house is on fire.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138965116.pdKESCTX.jpg) A fire is going inside the house and it looks like the whole house is on fire. |
![One of the lodges where we stayed](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138965118.LJN03wLd.jpg) One of the lodges where we stayed |
![Inside the room](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/138965117.RmWTCWci.jpg) Inside the room |
![20110928-_L6H3086.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/139276478.huDCoAry.jpg) 20110928-_L6H3086.jpg |
![_H1H4485-1.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/141732439.GvudKl27.jpg) _H1H4485-1.jpg |
![_H1H4477-1.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/141741253.kTxl0UxA.jpg) _H1H4477-1.jpg |
![_H1H3740-1.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/141761207.Qfn2RDn1.jpg) _H1H3740-1.jpg |
![ethiopia girl in frame.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/90/399190/3/143281823.MRa5vfxQ.jpg) ethiopia girl in frame.jpg |
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