Country 0: Home away from home
Miki and I have spent the first leg of our trip in Ethiopia. Our flight landed in Addis Ababa early in the morning on September 8, and my mother-in-law, Aynie, picked us up from the airport. I haven’t seen her in three and a half years – it was so Read more…
Addis drive // a poem
The sing-song sound of amharic Between the driver and her son Passing stories Standing in line for the bus Selling limes, selling bananas Roasting corn on the cob Playing soccer with friends Boys on their hauches playing marbles Goats, goats, and more goats For the new year celebrations Drinking tej, Read more…
Abra driver : a poem
A boat taxi driver on the Dubai Creek. His wife is in his home country Expecting a child in four months. He smiles proudly. He takes our picture. He says the food at home is fresh and delicious. He says it is beautiful and encourages us to visit his home. Read more…