I remember reading a fine piece on the book vendors in Addis a few years ago; it was on Addis Neger – a now defunct newspaper. The article mainly highlighted the plight of the vendors and how hard it was for them to make ends meet, as the market was not strong. Self help books were more popular then. They were also the ones that were more available and I presume no serious reader would buy such books.
The depth of our greed!!
This caught my attention the other day when I was scanning through the papers: Yaregal Aysheshum, Family Assets Frozen over Allegation of Corruption.
Addis’ weather is always good – except the heat in May (you can stay indoors and escape the heat) and the Rainy Season (if you don’t like mud and continuous raining). But November is the best time for me.
The golden horizon during sunset is breathtaking; the wind is soothing and the temperature is just perfect. This is something we the locals take for granted; but for those who always suffer weather extremities (too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter), I’m sure Addis in November is something close to heaven.
Addis Watch is back. We intend to post about every day happenings in Addis regularly from now on.
Well, I always feel that there are everyday happenings in Addis Ababa (for that matter everywhere) that are too worthy, charming and fanciful to be left out– yet are hardly reported/ recorded.
I strive to fill this gap – writing what I observe around me while traveling in share-cabs, sitting in cafes, walking, talking with friends, etc.
So, enjoy my blog and leave your comments……..
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