Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia.  There are about 4 million people in the city.  The driving 

is crazy!  We didn't attempt it.  There are no traffic signals and it's bumper to bumper.  One 

incident:  Elder Campbell barely bumped into one of the white van taxis and 6 riders got out for 

a confrontation.  Elder Campbell pealed off 500 Birr (that's about $25) and gave it to the driver.

They were very happy and so we jumped in the car and took off.  None of us were interested in 

any police help that's for sure.

Shoe shiners were everywhere.  They would even shine your tennis shoes.

Local housing.

We were at a shopping area and these two young men decided to give Elder Roberts a blessing.
Why?  We're not sure.  But when they were finished with their pretend blessing, the guy in the
red shirt popped Grandpa a hard one right on the top of his head.  Of course Grandpa took it
in good part with his grand sense of humor and all were friends.

People going to their Ethiopian Orthodox Church on Saturday.