So it has been 17 days since I got here in Ethiopia, and 3 days here in Asosa, where I'll be based for the next 11 months.  I'll write a proper blog soon.  To say the least, I'm still adjusting to the pace and kind of life here.  

I'm missing a lot of things that I don't usually miss whenever I travel even if these are not available.  I guess it's the thought that I would not be able to get hold of them for a long time that's making me miss these stuffs.

But they do have very friendly people and very wonderful coffee!  

Asosa is a remote town in Ethiopia, near the Sudan border.  The population includes 5 other tribes, as well as some Sudanese population.  So far, it has been peaceful. :)  

I hope I can be effective in the development work I'm supposed to help them with.