Comments on: Hawassa and Shashemane http://www.owen.org Thoughts on development and beyond Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:50:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Helen Ireton http://www.owen.org/ethiopia/excursions/hawassa/comment-page-1#comment-12922 Helen Ireton Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:38:26 +0000 http://www.owen.org/?page_id=2698#comment-12922 shasamene - the origin of rasta - and now the resting place of Bob Marley bones (concert by Ziggy Marley 2006 in Addis to bring his father back to his true origins) Such a wonderful lush area in a country fraught with hunger and povery. the dutch certainly succeeded in the irrigation system - one of the more successful sustainable projects. shasamene – the origin of rasta – and now the resting place of Bob Marley bones (concert by Ziggy Marley 2006 in Addis to bring his father back to his true origins) Such a wonderful lush area in a country fraught with hunger and povery. the dutch certainly succeeded in the irrigation system – one of the more successful sustainable projects.

]]> By: Girum Ejigu http://www.owen.org/ethiopia/excursions/hawassa/comment-page-1#comment-5020 Girum Ejigu Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:11:07 +0000 http://www.owen.org/?page_id=2698#comment-5020 I love the sunset over Lake Hawassa. While driving from Addis to Hawassa - the acacia trees and “wark” (some big trees near Arsi Negale), Lake Langano and Wondegonet area are also attractive for visitors. I love the sunset over Lake Hawassa. While driving from Addis to Hawassa – the acacia trees and “wark” (some big trees near Arsi Negale), Lake Langano and Wondegonet area are also attractive for visitors.

]]> By: Naicho http://www.owen.org/ethiopia/excursions/hawassa/comment-page-1#comment-5002 Naicho Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:39:26 +0000 http://www.owen.org/?page_id=2698#comment-5002 From Addis Abeba to Awasa or shashemene, it's about 3hr drive[though, depends on your speed]. Health facilities over there are very decent, this shouldn't be your worry. in Awasa and shashemene, finding Accommodation is very easy. there are many standardized hotels over there. the area is generally very safe, especially Awassa is the most safest place in the whole country. you shouldn't worry about your safety while you are in Awassa. But, in Shashemene, I advise you to not walk alone on streets during night alone. have local accompany you. Jeers aren't a thing you worry. people over there are very friendly. some street kids may ask you for dollars or say hi to you in English just to test their English, other than that they are very friendly. compared to Addis abeba, Awasa has very few beggars and thefts[almost none] From Addis Abeba to Awasa or shashemene, it’s about 3hr drive[though, depends on your speed]. Health facilities over there are very decent, this shouldn’t be your worry. in Awasa and shashemene, finding Accommodation is very easy. there are many standardized hotels over there. the area is generally very safe, especially Awassa is the most safest place in the whole country. you shouldn’t worry about your safety while you are in Awassa. But, in Shashemene, I advise you to not walk alone on streets during night alone. have local accompany you. Jeers aren’t a thing you worry. people over there are very friendly. some street kids may ask you for dollars or say hi to you in English just to test their English, other than that they are very friendly. compared to Addis abeba, Awasa has very few beggars and thefts[almost none]

]]> By: just a girl http://www.owen.org/ethiopia/excursions/hawassa/comment-page-1#comment-4756 just a girl Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:31:41 +0000 http://www.owen.org/?page_id=2698#comment-4756 how long does it take to reach awassa from addis ababa??How are the health facilities there?Is it easy to find accomodation and all.....My parents will be going there for around 6 months.Is it safe??I have heard about jeers....is it really bad there??How are the people there...beggars,thefts etc?? <em>Owen replies: I don't know if another reader will answer your question; but you might like to buy either the Bradt Guide to Ethiopia or the Lonely Planet guide - both have recently publised new editions. It seemed a very friendly and civilised place to me.</em> how long does it take to reach awassa from addis ababa??How are the health facilities there?Is it easy to find accomodation and all…..My parents will be going there for around 6 months.Is it safe??I have heard about jeers….is it really bad there??How are the people there…beggars,thefts etc??

Owen replies: I don’t know if another reader will answer your question; but you might like to buy either the Bradt Guide to Ethiopia or the Lonely Planet guide – both have recently publised new editions.

It seemed a very friendly and civilised place to me.

]]> By: Owen http://www.owen.org/ethiopia/excursions/hawassa/comment-page-1#comment-4564 Owen Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:05:45 +0000 http://www.owen.org/?page_id=2698#comment-4564 Safer than Peckham. Safer than Peckham.

]]> By: The Atheist Missionary http://www.owen.org/ethiopia/excursions/hawassa/comment-page-1#comment-4553 The Atheist Missionary Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:55:25 +0000 http://www.owen.org/?page_id=2698#comment-4553 How safe is it to travel in these areas? How safe is it to travel in these areas?

]]> By: Trip to the south http://www.owen.org/ethiopia/excursions/hawassa/comment-page-1#comment-4500 Trip to the south Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:47 +0000 http://www.owen.org/?page_id=2698#comment-4500 [...] and I went to Shashemane and Awassa this [...] [...] and I went to Shashemane and Awassa this [...]

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