Holiday destination Awassa

Lake Awassa, Ethiopia

Linda and Tomas, Awassa, Ethiopia

Fun at the boat ride, Awassa, Ethiopia

After this exciting day I allowed myself one more extra day in Addis, before I moved on to Awassa.  Awassa lies directly at a big lake. There are many birds, monkeys and hippos. The town is very relaxed; there are many cafes and restaurants. Moreover, there is a big selection of hotels. Why is there all that here?  Awassa is the number 1 place in Ethiopia for honeymooners! Everywhere young couples, everybody in a good mood, a really pleasant atmosphere....

In the minibus to Awassa I got to know Linda and Tomas. Of course - on honeymoon, maybe a little bit late, as they married already in February. Their story is definitely worth telling. Tomas is originally from Eritrea, which is the big enemy for most Ethiopians. Eritrea became independent from Ethiopia in 1993. Since then both countries fought in several wars, the borders are closed. Tomas is very good in running. Norway gave him a scholarship; he studies sports and starts now at marathon events for Norway.  Linda is from Mekelle in northern Ethiopia. She studies economy.

How did they get to know each other? Well, we live in a modern world - it was Facebook, where they got to know each other! Several meetings followed, and then they fell in love with each other. In February this year they got married. What a story!

Linda having fun on the boat, Awassa, Ethiopia

We had some meals together and went out for a funny boat ride. I am very sure, that we will stay in contact. Moreover, in Awassa there is a big university. So, English speakers do not face here any problems.  The problems here were more of the animal kind - monkeys! One of these crazy creatures took my nearly full bottle of coke and drank it. There are no photos of that, because, who takes a coke away, will not hesitate to take a camera as well....

Monkey thief, Awassa, Ethiopia