Tag Archives: bajaj

one down, one to go

So, it’s been a year. That’s 366 days. Or 8784 hours. Or 527,040 minu – oh, you get the point. I’ve been in Ethiopia for a long time. To be sure, there were times when I thought I wouldn’t make … Continue reading

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of michael scott, blue tears, shinting, peeing, puking, being thrown backwards on a bus crashing into the blue nile gorge

It’s been about a year since I started this blog, so I thought I’d celebrate by posting a list of the best internet searches that led to this space. Post your favorite in the comments, if you please. Most hilariously, … Continue reading

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ethiopia 2, lethiopiah 0

As I sit and think about it, if at the time I didn’t think I was being taken by bajaj to my horrific, untimely death, I might have asked for my ID. Getting a new one is such a pain … Continue reading

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hail to the bus driver

The Good Doctor and I made a last minute trip to Addis over the weekend to say goodbye to a couple of our friends who are leaving Ethiopia. Travel in this country can be quite, er, interesting. What follows, in … Continue reading

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bajaj basics

The Bajaj. My life revolves around this ubiquitous three-wheeled taxi almost as much as it revolves around food. It’s my main method of transportation since I haven’t yet purchased a bike. It’s a two bajaj trip to get to the … Continue reading

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