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Ethiopia Diaries Part III: Lalibela and Axum

Constantine Bell | Aug 05 2009 | 1 Comment(s) There were about 30 people, squatting, standing shouting and drinking all in full enjoyment of Arsenal v Manchester United. I really had no idea how huge football was in Ethiopia.
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Ethiopia Diaries Part II: Shashemane, Addis and Eskista

Constantine Bell | Jul 22 2009 | 3 Comment(s) More laid back than would be expected of a capital. There is a complete absence of the intense hustle of Lagos. I truly doubt whether the women selling Ethiopian gold jewelery from shop fronts in Piazza without metal grilles, armed guards or CCTV could function in [...]
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Ethiopia Diaries Part I: Journey Begins and Addis

Constantine Bell | Jul 09 2009 | 3 Comment(s) So off into Addis we all went in a 4×4. I was filled with the excitement of the days ahead the adventure and the sights to be seen. The first rule of international travel is though shalt have a local sim. So I was straight in [...]
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Obama – A UK view of the inauguration.

Constantine Bell | Jan 25 2009 | 2 Comment(s) Never in the history of the American Presidency has the world watched on with so much expectation resting on the shoulders of one man. On 20 January 2009, Barrack Hussein Obama ascended to the office of President of the United States.
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