Wander through the back streets of Axum, and away from the main tourist sites, and you'll find many people curious about your presence, such as these playful children who dearly wanted me to take this photo.

#Ethiopia   #Axum   #children  

Brightly robed priests leave Bete Medahne Alem after concluding a service. There are many rock churches with similar services in Lalibela. #Ethiopia   #Lalibela  

Children of the Arbore tribe in the Omo Valley were very distracted when I took their photo. The children are identified by the distinctive hats they sometimes wear. #Ethiopia   #Arbore

The Gelada Baboon can often be seen on Simien Mountains - but don't get too close! #Ethiopia   #baboon  

Timkat (the Ethiopian Orthodox Epiphany) is a major celebration in Addis Ababa. it occurs in mid-January. #Ethiopia #AddisAbaba #Timkat

A friendly Karo woman sits outside her home in the village of Kolcho. #Ethiopia   #Karo  

Men play draughts / checkers with bottle tops in the village of Omorate in the Omo Valley. #Ethiopia #draughts   #checkers  

Brightly coloured Karo boy in the Omo Valley. The Karo are the best body painters in the area. #Ethiopia   #Karo  

Boys lead camels to the market in Axum. #Ethiopia   #Axum   #camel