sights to see part 1

Some days I wish I had a camera in attached to my glasses. I see things no one or at least no one in America would believe.

Some days on my way to Deborah’s house I see a group of people watching a bulldozer or some other type of construction equipment digging dirt and moving it. Yes, people were watching it like it was a sport.

Then other days, I’m walking down another street or alley however you look at it. There is this truck which I’m assuming was picking up empty beer bottles. On the other side of the truck lie hundreds of full beer bottles, literally lying in the street. I think some of the bottles were going in rice bags, but I’m not sure, it was interesting site. I thought about getting my camera out and taking a picture, but I didn’t want to draw attention, I already I get enough attention.

On November 5, 2013, I was at school when I looked over toward the compound gate and saw a group of cow and ox walking in. It was an old site. I’ve see sheep on campus before but never cow or ox. Let’s just say I tried to take a picture, but as I was getting out my camera, someone was guiding them out.

Walking to a friend’s office, I see crates upon crates of beer waiting to be up away. All the crates sit on the side of the road waiting to be put away.

The number of cows, sheep, goats, and ox that roam the street and not to mention the horses is unbelievable. They all look unhealthy and all I want/wish to do id feed them all until they look healthy.

The way to change a tire in this country is fascinating. Recently on December 6, I was on my way back to Injibara from Bahir Dar, when the minibus needed two new tires. It’s not like America were we replace the whole thing, no here they take the tire off and take the hubcap/center off the old tire and put it on a new tire. Needless to say it’s a site to see. Hard to explain exactly how they do it, but they do.

On Thursday, December 12 I was walking to my favorite coffee house to meet up with some friends when I looked up and saw a man in a military uniform with a gun. Then I noticed the other man with a gun, not a hand gun either. Once I realized these men were doing something important I noticed who they were walking with. There were four men and two they were handcuffed together. So I immediately remember a discussion during PST when someone said that prisoners get let out for the day. Yes, this scared me during the discussion until someone said the ones who are allowed aren’t the ones who commit murder or rape, they have less time and their crime wasn’t horrible or something like that. It was just one of those times I wished I wasn’t so scared to pull my camera out and take a picture.  

Again, December 12^th, today was a local holiday or festival I’m not sure which. It’s called Bata, named after the church. I met up with my friend Muluken, Deborah was suppose to come, but she had class. So Muluken, his friend and I set out on this little adventure. First, headed out of town towards his relatives house, were we ate and were offered tela (the local beer, I have yet to try it but it looks nasty). After about 20 minutes or so we headed off further into the country. I thought we’d never make it. Finally we get to an open field where a bunch of people are already waiting, by this time it’s like 1:00. So I’m thinking the festival will start shortly. We sit down and within 15 minutes there are like 20 or so kids lying in front of me for no reason except that I’m white and they are curious. I’m tired of being stared at but I’m also tired of telling people to go away or stop staring. I could have started an English club right then and there. Finally, Muluken’s like “it’s starting, let’s go.” So we move to watch this event. It’s interesting to say the least. Not something I’ve ever seen the in the States. Men on horses’ race and fight, one man have a shield while another man has two spear like sticks. So this lasts for like half an hour. I got some good photos, well decent photos. Everyone wants to be front and center for this event, so it was hard to get great photos. Another site to see…luckily I’ll have pictures posted sometime.