from our room ...
...from the other side of the hotelSometimes we feel so insulated here at the hotel. It is clear that the hotel caters to the Western World and the affluent and we forget what is right outside our little world here. But still, when you go out into the city, there is beauty everywhere. I know I've used the word "beautiful" a lot and maybe it's lost a little of its meaning through so much use, but these people truly are beautiful.
Lucy!!Today we visited the National Museum. It was great! We had our own tour guide through the museum and he was so helpful. We pretty much got a history lesson of Ethiopia from its origin through today and it was inspiring. I think everyone would be amazed to find out that many events and people we have heard of throughout history are Ethiopian.
After that we had lunch at the best Italian restaurant in the world, according to NPR, Castelli's. It was indeed excellent. It was started and is still run by the same Italian family. Many a famous person has dined here, as evidenced by the photo gallery on the wall. By the way, pizza is BIG here. Even the German restaurant yesterday had pizza on the menu.
Tonight was the best! We got the Ethiopian experience dining at a restaurant called Fasika. They served the traditional Ethiopian food and the entertainment was awesome! You should see how these people can dance. I think I know where the "popping and locking" done in hip hop came from. And of course, I left the video camera in the room! It's just too hard to explain it through mere pictures. Maybe Bob and Arlene will make a copy of their video for us? And Belay ... that man can move!!!
Tip for the day ... 10%. The normal tipping amount here is about 10%. However, don't be confused at the hotels. They tack on a 10% service charge to every tab, but it is NOT the tip. Still a good idea to leave additional 10% for your server.
I think we will all be seeing these dances in our dreams tonight. Wish you all you could see them too!
After that we had lunch at the best Italian restaurant in the world, according to NPR, Castelli's. It was indeed excellent. It was started and is still run by the same Italian family. Many a famous person has dined here, as evidenced by the photo gallery on the wall. By the way, pizza is BIG here. Even the German restaurant yesterday had pizza on the menu.
Tonight was the best! We got the Ethiopian experience dining at a restaurant called Fasika. They served the traditional Ethiopian food and the entertainment was awesome! You should see how these people can dance. I think I know where the "popping and locking" done in hip hop came from. And of course, I left the video camera in the room! It's just too hard to explain it through mere pictures. Maybe Bob and Arlene will make a copy of their video for us? And Belay ... that man can move!!!
Tip for the day ... 10%. The normal tipping amount here is about 10%. However, don't be confused at the hotels. They tack on a 10% service charge to every tab, but it is NOT the tip. Still a good idea to leave additional 10% for your server.
I think we will all be seeing these dances in our dreams tonight. Wish you all you could see them too!
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