Short Weekend

Upon arriving at the house on Friday evening, I noticed that the neighborhood is increasingly being destroyed; even the houses 50 meters away are affected. The small kiosk at the street corner can remain until Monday, after which it will also be leveled to the ground. The residents have known about this for two weeks, and hasty efforts are being made to move the last pieces of furniture while important parts like doors and windows are being dismantled for further reuse. 

On Saturday morning, I visited the Pasta Festival, where many Italian restaurants from Addis showcase their products. Imported Panettone costs around 30 francs, and half a kilo of Parmesan also costs about 30 francs. The offered dishes could be bought in small portions for about 6 francs; some were good, while others were better. I enjoyed a cold beer in the heat. In the afternoon, there was a total power outage—not just in the neighborhood, but all of Ethiopia was dark, and the light only returned late at night, celebrated with loud cheering. 

I packed my things for my trip and assignment in Hawassa.