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DanielW and safety concerns - like fire and water😂

econometrics

I've been to Ethiopia countless times over the past 7 years, and found your report very excellent. I even learned quite a bit!

Glad you went to the original Tomoca location. There are a few newer ones around town, but they are not the same. The macchiato there is one of the best coffee drinks in the world, IMO!

Also, you are a brave man for having the raw meat, wow!

Thanks for sharing this. You did a great job of showcasing the beautiful people and places of this wonderful country!

econometrics

You'll be fine. I've been in Ethiopia the past few years during these US travel warnings, and even during the Ethiopian government state of emergencies.

It's an extremely safe and friendly country. Especially outside of Addis. Enjoy!

fivevsone

What an amazing trip report! So many extraordinary destinations, from lava pits to stone carved churches. I used to think I knew a lot of stuff, but I am constantly learning new things from the great trip reports here. Thanks so much.
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DanielW

Thanks, MA330. Yes, it was great to get the drone back for another trip.
Yes, was only 6 days but felt like alot more.
​​​​​​​Thanks, zip10001. Not sure about the book, maybe a Youtube video first?
​​​​​​​Cheers, 757. I have eaten injera in Djibouti and Eritrea so was great to finally eat it in Ethiopia too.
​​​​​​​Many thanks, Madone59. Yes, I think I am a little more knowledgeable on plate tectonics after writing this TR.
​​​​​​​Thank you, lb8001. Just back from Bhutan so more smiling selfies coming soon.
​​​​​​​Cheers, EKplat. Yes, quite a different place from the rest of Africa, from the distinct features of the locals to the relative stability and organisation. Will definitely have to head back some time.
​​​​​​​Thanks, SFO777. My next TR will be a little interesting too, flying 'first' class to Baghdad.
​​​​​​​Thank you, SanDiego1K. Unfortunately I'm not on Instagram yet. As econometrics said below, you should be fine in Ethiopia. I normally check with the UK travel advice, and apart from some border areas, the country is mostly green (i.e. relatively safe): https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia
​​​​​​​Yes, although my next TR will be a little less safe.
Many thanks, econometrics. Yes, the macchiato at Tomoca really hit the spot, such a great place to enjoy a coffee with the locals too. Such a beautiful country, will definitely have to head back.
​​​​​​​Many thanks, fivevsone. yes, got to see and do alot in six days, and experience some amazing things.

nequine

Thanks for another great trip report Daniel!

Some fantastic photos as always, especially the church stuff at the start. Bummer about the drone being taken away though but the ones you got from it were fantastic.

flybranchen

Really, really interesting! Thank you very much for all the details - and I love how you include links to more information on Wikipedia. Makes the trip report a really valuable piece of information.

IlikeBowling

Great trip report, loved it

ChiefNWA

Awesome trip report and pictures once again. I have Ethiopia planned for 2019, maybe I'll use the same tour operator you did, looks like it all went well minus the drone confiscation. They also seem to offer a train ticket to Djibouti, maybe I can fit in a 1-2 day trip to Djibouti before leaving East Africa.

kalderlake

Thanks for a look at Ethiopia.

Particulalry Dalol, which I'd never heard of.

cheers

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DanielW

Thanks, nequine. Yes, a bit of a downer with the drone, I figured I would have probably crashed in the lava lake or something though.
Thanks you, flybranchen. Yes, Wikipedia is incredibly helpful, makes you wonder how we used to get by without it!
Cheers, IlikeBowling.
Many thanks, ChiefNWA. ETT is the main tour company for the Danakil. There are others too, but the trips they run are not so frequent since they are alot smaller. Yes, the train to Djibouti looks like quite an adventure, apparently there is frequent unplanned stops due to power cuts.
​​​​​​​Cheers, kalderlake, Yes, I hadn't heard of Dallol before the trip too, but was really blown away by the surreal beauty though.

Annalisa12

Wonderful trip report. I love different cultures.

I love the pic of the man in the local corner store. He was so happy.

londonfog

What a great trip! I visited Lalibela and Axum as a child (over fifty years ago) and I still remember them very well. I have been to Addis and Lake Tana as well, the last time less than 18 years ago. Once again, great photos and thank you for showing me familiar places through your eyes. It is very interesting.

gaobest

Great TR - thanks so much!! The churches tour and the green land hikes were amazing. How was the raw meat in cubes? Im only accustomed to it in thin slices and ground tartare! Also the meat was both red and white - which animals?
and yes, very glad that the drone was returned without major hassle.

WesternCDN

Once again another excellent TR to a (somewhat) off-the-beaten-path destination! Always enjoy reading your TRs as they are quite the contrast to the usual F and J reports on the major airlines. I second gaobest's question above, how was the raw meat??