There are some journeys in life that are difficult to describe with words. They are not simply about visiting a new country, discovering beautiful landscapes, or exploring historical places. They are about people, family, love, and the emotions that stay with you long after the journey ends. This was one of those journeys.
There is something special about arriving in Ethiopia in September. After months of rain, the countryside begins to change. The hills turn green, yellow flowers bloom across the highlands, and the atmosphere becomes full of excitement. Families prepare traditional food, children wear new clothes, and people begin getting ready to welcome a new year.
Nothing is more delightful than arriving at Bole International Airport! Last year, June 18th, I am honored to host four extraordinary adopting families and their children for the first time. Most of the families in Addis Ababa had been connected to my biological family search work at Ethiopian Family Search long ago. It felt incredibly special to re-connect them and give a tour of the country through the exceptional service of Sador Ethiopia Tours.
Entoto Natural Park is a major mountain recreation and forest conservation area located on the southeastern slopes of Mount Entoto, directly overlooking Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
When your journey in Ethiopia begins in Addis Ababa, there is one place you simply cannot miss: the National Museum of Ethiopia. Situated between Arat Kilo and Sidist Kilo, this world-renowned museum holds the keys to human origins, royal dynasties, sacred art, and rich cultural traditions.
In the heart of Ethiopia’s rainy season, as the landscape turns a vibrant green, a special celebration unfolds. This is Buhe, a unique and joyful holiday observed by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church on August 19th.
