Atejade: 21.02.2020
On Monday morning, my plane landed in Addis Ababa just before sunrise. After buying a SIM card and briefly unloading my luggage at my new home, I made my way across the city to the Addis Guzo Wheelchair Center. What impressed me the most were the scaffolding made of eucalyptus wood. I would never dare to climb on a wooden pole at such a dizzying height, but for others, it's their workplace. Some of them even work without closed-toe shoes. I haven't seen any helmets yet...
I will be working at Addis Guzo for the next three months. All the staff members are friendly and welcoming, creating a friendly atmosphere. I received a warm welcome and immediately felt comfortable, even though I was still very tired from the journey on the first day. I have already settled in well. The work is exciting, educational, with some intense moments, and there is often laughter. We have delicious meals at lunchtime, and so far, I have eaten Injera at least once a day, which tastes excellent.
I also like staying at Barbara's house. The house is spacious, cozy, and has a large garden. Other housemates are a dog and a cat. Most of the time, there is a guard at home, which initially felt unusual to me, but I have already gotten used to it.