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elf_brewery

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 Computer professional in the ’70’s. World traveller since ’89.

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  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Trip Report in the Africa Branch

    ETHIOPIA October, 2011...
    7 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called tipping in the Africa Branch

    LizaD, thanks for your input. It's nice to know how people go about showing their appreciation without making people uncomfortable. Your...
    9 months ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called tipping in the Africa Branch

    Sorry to have to ask this question, but I do not want to get embarassed or stiffed. My husband and I have arranged for an 18 day trip along...
    9 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Silly question - dress code in Ethiopia in the Africa Branch

    Thanks for your reply. It's just the thing I needed to know.
    10 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Silly question - dress code in Ethiopia in the Africa Branch

    Thanks for your input. It's good to get info from travellers with experience.
    10 months ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Silly question - dress code in Ethiopia in the Africa Branch

    Getting down to making my packing list for Ethiopia in October. Are there any problems with men/women wearing shorts? We'll be doing the...
    10 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Oct. 2011, hotel recommendations/reservations in the Africa Branch

    That's helpful. Thanks!
    10 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Oct. 2011, hotel recommendations/reservations in the Africa Branch

    Thanks again for your help. Is the Faranji price factor just something to swallow (tourists are "rich," therefore they can afford to pay...
    10 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Oct. 2011, hotel recommendations/reservations in the Africa Branch

    addisadvisor2 -- thanks for your good advice and I will double check the hotel websites. Yes, we are doing the North by road, not on a tour...
    11 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Dashen Bank ATM updates. in the Africa Branch

    Yes, PLEASE keep info coming on ATMs that take VISA cards. Just when I thought any Dashen ATM would work, I see this post... Thanks!
    11 months ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Oct. 2011, hotel recommendations/reservations in the Africa Branch

    I know this is a common, repetitive topic, but I have the 2009 LP and I don't know current information as to hotel quality, rates and...
    11 months ago

  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Lake Tana Monasteries by car in the Africa Branch

    Is it permissable to drive to the Zege Peninsula monasteries? (I assume it's okay to drive to the one(s) in Gorgora.) Thanks!
    11 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Lake Tana in the Africa Branch

    Like the sound of it. Thanks!
    11 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Which route to take to Awash in the Africa Branch

    Good advice. It's nice to have correct local intelligence. Thanks!
    11 months ago

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Which route to take to Awash in the Africa Branch

    Thanks. I don't mind seeing another side of Ethiopia, but didn't want to just assume there was NOTHING to see on that route (LP,2009,...
    11 months ago

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