One of our Seeing is Believing tour participants, Stefan Hensel, has kindly taken the time to compile a few photo albums of some special moments captured during our trip.
"This photo essay will, hopefully, reflect the impressions gathered on this trip and the joy that it created for both the visitor and the visited. I hope it also reveals the sincerity of our discussions on how to promote literacy in a country so inaccessible and in need of so many other things as well. Despite having just visited the poorest country and the most polluted cities I have ever been in, I also return aware of having just been to the most beautiful country I have ever seen, greeted by the most hospitable people I have ever met. I brought more back from this trip then I was able to leave behind. With many thanks to all those people who made it happen."-Stefan Hensel
We will compile a number of these photos and create a gallery on the CODE site. In the meantime, Stefan's photo essay can be seen here.
All the best and thank you for all your comments, interest and continued support of CODE's efforts.
Ann
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We believe when a child can read, they can learn to do anything.
For nearly 50 years we have been working with partners in the developing world to build literacy. To find out more visit http://www.codecan.org/.
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For nearly 50 years we have been working with partners in the developing world to build literacy. To find out more visit http://www.codecan.org/.
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Our Itinerary:
Nov 9-10/07: Travel from Canada to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Airport pickup by Timeless Tours.
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Nov 11/07: Free morning, wake up to a rich Ethiopian coffee and soak up the atmosphere. In the afternoon enjoy a guided tour of Ethiopia's capital city Addis Ababa, which means "New Flower" in Amharic. Attend a reception with CODE Ethiopia Board of Directors who are leaders in the world of education.
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Nov 12/07: Visit CODE's warehouse in Addis Ababa. See how locally published and donated books are distributed and catalogued. In the afternoon, visit Lidetta Reading Room and see what children are learning through CODE's work. In the evening enjoy free time in Addis Ababa.
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Nov 13/07: Spend the morning at Addis Alem reading room, which has just moved to a new location. Learn how an established library of its size has changed the community. Eat traditional Ethiopian food for lunch and spend the afternoon at Holletta Reading Room, where representatives of the Women's Affairs Office and director of the school will share their stories.
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Nov 14/07: Depart early in the morning for a day of overland travels through windy roads and past small towns to Bahir Dar.
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Nov 15/07: Visit Addis Zemen Reading Room and meet a local education officer who works with school children in the area. Take a boat tour across the majestic and mysterious Lake Tana, one of the fabled sources of the Nile. See the famous Blue Nile Falls and explore some of the area's ancient churches and monasteries. Meet an author who has been working on developing some children's books.
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Nov 16/07: Drive north through the Simean Mountains to Lalibela. In Lalibela meet community leaders who will share their thoughts on the role of education, tourism and the future of their country.
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Nov17/07: Of Lalibela's 9,000 people, more than 1,000 are priests. Take this day to explore some of the world's most astounding sacred sites: 11 rock-hewn churches, each carved entirely out of a single block of granite with its roof at ground level.
Nov 18/07: Watch as farmers from surrounding towns come to Lalibela's vibrant weekend market. Finish the day off with a glass of tej, Ethiopia's famous honey wine.
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Nov 19/07: Return to Addis Ababa for a day of souvenir shopping and an evening of cultural dancing. Watch a traditional coffee ceremony, where raw coffee beans are roasted and brewed right in front of you. But remember - it is impolite to retire until you have consumed at least three cups, as the third round is considered to bestow a blessing.
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Nov 20/07: De-brief with CODE Ethiopia staff, reflect on the trip and prepare for return home.
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Nov 21/07: Return home to Canada
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Nov 11/07: Free morning, wake up to a rich Ethiopian coffee and soak up the atmosphere. In the afternoon enjoy a guided tour of Ethiopia's capital city Addis Ababa, which means "New Flower" in Amharic. Attend a reception with CODE Ethiopia Board of Directors who are leaders in the world of education.
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Nov 12/07: Visit CODE's warehouse in Addis Ababa. See how locally published and donated books are distributed and catalogued. In the afternoon, visit Lidetta Reading Room and see what children are learning through CODE's work. In the evening enjoy free time in Addis Ababa.
.
Nov 13/07: Spend the morning at Addis Alem reading room, which has just moved to a new location. Learn how an established library of its size has changed the community. Eat traditional Ethiopian food for lunch and spend the afternoon at Holletta Reading Room, where representatives of the Women's Affairs Office and director of the school will share their stories.
.
Nov 14/07: Depart early in the morning for a day of overland travels through windy roads and past small towns to Bahir Dar.
.
Nov 15/07: Visit Addis Zemen Reading Room and meet a local education officer who works with school children in the area. Take a boat tour across the majestic and mysterious Lake Tana, one of the fabled sources of the Nile. See the famous Blue Nile Falls and explore some of the area's ancient churches and monasteries. Meet an author who has been working on developing some children's books.
.
Nov 16/07: Drive north through the Simean Mountains to Lalibela. In Lalibela meet community leaders who will share their thoughts on the role of education, tourism and the future of their country.
.
Nov17/07: Of Lalibela's 9,000 people, more than 1,000 are priests. Take this day to explore some of the world's most astounding sacred sites: 11 rock-hewn churches, each carved entirely out of a single block of granite with its roof at ground level.
Nov 18/07: Watch as farmers from surrounding towns come to Lalibela's vibrant weekend market. Finish the day off with a glass of tej, Ethiopia's famous honey wine.
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Nov 19/07: Return to Addis Ababa for a day of souvenir shopping and an evening of cultural dancing. Watch a traditional coffee ceremony, where raw coffee beans are roasted and brewed right in front of you. But remember - it is impolite to retire until you have consumed at least three cups, as the third round is considered to bestow a blessing.
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Nov 20/07: De-brief with CODE Ethiopia staff, reflect on the trip and prepare for return home.
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Nov 21/07: Return home to Canada
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