Outing

6/25/12 

Today after the end of our last language class for the day, our little group of 10 trainees went exploring, to find the nearby meeting of two rivers outside town. It turned out to be exactly what I needed. Once we left town, we were immediately surrounded by beautiful trees, striking yellow flowers, rocky cliffs, and a steep dropoff to the river below. We got there about an hour before sunset, so the light was soft and warm. Best of all, it was quiet. There was no TV, no blaring music, no one yelling at each other, no roosters, and no one shouting to get our attention. After a long day of trying to learn Amharic at a pace I’ve never before attempted, it was incredibly calming.