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The only African country that has never
been colonised, Ethiopia is also unusual
for its rich Orthodox Christian heritage,
which was maintained even when all
its neighbours embraced Islam in the
seventh century. This journey travels
through this enthralling and beautiful
country, little explored by tourists, and
discovers the layers of history that have
shaped the land.
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Fly from London (regional connections available)
to Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines. (N)
Arrive in the third highest capital in the world.
Afternoon city tour, including the Ethnographic
Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral. Overnight at the Golden Tulip Hotel
(or similar). (L, D)
Morning flight to Mekelle. Short tour of Mekelle,
including Bete Yohannes. Drive to Hawzien. En
route, visit the rock-hewn churches of Wukro
Cherkos and Abraha Atsbeha. Stay overnight at
the Kuriftu Gheralta Lodge (or similar). (B, L, D)
Morning drive to Axum via the Temple of the Moon at Yeha and the monastery of Aba Germia to visit the museum, which contains a collection of ancient manuscripts. A lunch stop will be taken at Adwa. Stay 2 nights at Sabean International
Hotel (or similar). (B, L, D)
Morning excursion to the tombs of King Kaleb and
Gebra Meskel, the Queen of Sheba's swimming pool
and palace, King Ezana's Stone and the magnificent
stele (obelisks). Afternoon visit to the Cathedral of St
Mary of Zion and the Chapel of the Tablet, said to
contain the Ark of the Covenant, as well as the Axum
Museum. (B, L, D)
Fly to the world heritage site of Lalibela, via
Gondar. The site features 11 rock-hewn churches.
Afternoon visit to the north-west cluster of
churches, including the Church of St George. Stay
2 nights at the Mountain View Hotel (or similar).
Morning walk up to Asheton Maryam
(weather permitting). Alternatively, visit the
cave church Nakutelab, which is accessible by
car. Afternoon visit to the south-east cluster of
churches. (B, L, D)
Fly to Gondar, located at the foot of the Simien mountains. Drive to the Simien Mountain Lodge and stay for 2 nights. Evening documentary on gelada monkeys, endemic to this area. (B,L,D)
Morning scenic drive to Chennek, home to the
endemic walia ibex. Stop to view gelada monkeys
and take a short walk to a waterfall. A picnic will
be arranged in a scenic spot. Afternoon at leisure.
Drive to Gondar and make a short visit to the Church of Debre Berhan Selassie to see its murals. Stay 1 night at the Mayleko Lodge (or similar). Afternoon tour of the castles of Emperor Fasiladas and the Palace of the Queen Mentuab. (B,L,D)
Drive to Gorgora and visit the monastery of Debre
Sina Mariam. Cross Lake Tana by boat and visit
Narga Selassie. Continue to URA Kidane Mihret
and Azwa Mariam on the Zeghe peninsula. Stay
2 nights at the Kuriftu Resort & Spa (or similar).
Visit the Blue Nile Falls at Tissisat. Afternoon visit
to the Bezawit Palace and the market in Bahir Dar.
Optional spa treatments available. (B, L, D)
Morning flight to Addis Ababa. En route to your hotel stop for a short visit to the Mercato (open-air market). Day room at the Golden Tuilip Hotel Addis Ababa. Transfer to the airport. Fly
to London. (B, L, D) Arrive the next day. (N)
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast,
L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
This tour is fully escorted
throughout by a local tour manager from arrival in
Addis Ababa.
This tour is best suited to
the hardier traveller as it includes some basic
accommodation and some rougher road journeys.
Ethiopia is mountainous and
altitude may be a problem for some visitors.
It is also a poor country. Hotels, while sometimes
not reaching western standards, are clean
and comfortable and the country's cultural
wonders more than make up for occasional
deficiencies. Some churches are not open to
female travellers.
This itinerary can be taken privately on a date that suits you,
for which guideline prices are shown.
Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact
requirements. Please call 020 7808 6780 or
or email email@example.com
Some of the departures have been scheduled to coincide with Ethiopia's most celebrated
festivals listed below.
Taking place in Bahir Dar on 19 January, Timkat is the Ethiopian Orthodox celebration
of Epiphany. The 7 January 2017 departure leaves and returns on a Saturday. The 7 January
2018 departure leaves and returns on a Sunday. Both departures are for 15 days & 12 nights.
Celebrated in Addis Ababa on 26 September, Meskel commemorates the finding of
the true cross by Queen Helena. The 14 September departure 2017 leaves on a Thursday and
returns on a Wednesday.
Celebrated in Axum on the 30 November, Hidar Tsion is associated with the
presence of the Ark of the Covenant and is a joyous annual pilgrimage. The 26 November 2017
departure leaves on a Sunday and returns on a Saturday.
Located near to Hawzien, in the northern region of Ethiopia, Gheralta Lodge offers bungalow style accommodation and a small restaurant. With its unique chain of mountains, the Gheralta area is the home of the rock churches famous for their architecture, ancient paintings and...
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The Golden Tulip Addis Ababa is conveniently located just 1km away from the international airport and within easy reach of Addis' main attractions. All of the property's 90 rooms are spacious and offer a modern design. The hotel's restaurant serves a variety of international dishes and there is also a coffee shop and a bar for evening drinks.
Features: 90 rooms, Wi-Fi, fitness centre, restaurant, bar, lounge.
Room amenities: Air conditioning, refrigerator, minibar, television, tea & coffee...
Situated on the shores of Lake Tana, the Kuriftu Luxury Resort comprises 28 stone bungalows set out in gardens by the lake. Each room is decorated in a traditional Ethiopian style with en suite facilities, a four-poster bed, lounge and flat-screen television. The resort also boasts its own restaurant, spa and swimming...
Situated just a couple of minutes drive from Theodros airport, and only 15km from the ancient castle of Fasiledes, Mayleko Lodge is surrounded by nature. The lodge has 20 bungalows that are situated against the backdrop of the Dilha Mountain. They are spacious, comfortable and tastefully decorated with traditional furniture. The restaurant has a beautiful terrace overlooking the mountains and there is a cosy bar. The property has a swimming pool and a driving...
Mountain View Hotel is situated at an altitude of 2,680 metres at the edge of the Lasta Mountain chain. It has wonderful panoramic views of the mountain range and is an excellent place from which to view the sunset. The hotel rooms are clean and...
Sabean International Hotel is a modern and centrally located hotel in Axum. All the rooms have satellite televisions and wireless internet access.The suites are larger and have a balcony and work desk. The hotel's restaurant serves Ethiopian and International...
The Simien Mountain Lodge is the highest hotel in Africa at 3260 m. This is an eco-friendly lodge built at Buyit Ras with wonderful views across the mountain range. The accommodation has traditional tukul-style exteriors and the interiors are very comfortable with tasteful decor. The main lodge building has a friendly bar with an open fire that is a great place to gather in the evening before dinner. The food is well above the usual standard found in Ethiopian hotels and the staff are friendly and hospitable. The lodge supports a local school and is able to organise visits, subject to...
Regional air connections are available from within the UK. Please contact your travel consultant for current prices from your nearest city.
We can also arrange flights from overseas, simply give us a call to find out more.
If you choose to take the tour without flights arranged through Cox & Kings, please contact one of our travel consultants prior to booking the flights to ensure that you are aware of the tour timings and all the implications of not booking through us. We strongly advise you not to book flights independently of Cox & Kings if significant charges would apply in case of cancellation.
Flight details may be subject to change prior to departure.
Discover Ethiopia's natural wonders with an
extension to the Bale mountains. Visit the
Sanetti plateau and take forest walks in Dinsho
to discover the local scenery and endemic flora
and fauna.
Fly to Addis Ababa and transfer to the Golden
Tulip Hotel for 1 night. Dinner at a cultural
restaurant. (B, L, D)
Descend the Great Rift Valley. Take lunch at Lake
Zwai and visit Lake Abijatta. Stay overnight at the Haile Resort on Lake Awasa. (B, L, D)
Drive to Goba in the Bale mountains and stay for
3 nights at the Bale Mountain Lodge. (B, L, D)
At leisure to enjoy the many walking trails,
including those on the Sanetti plateau. (B, L, D)
Drive to Lake Langano via Wondo Genet,
an area of natural springs. Stay overnight at
Sabana Beach Resort (B, L, D)
Morning at leisure. Drive to Addis Ababa.
Transfer to the Golden Tulip Hotel for 1 night. (B)
Transfer to the airport and fly to London. (N)
(B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals
Please call 020 7873 5000 for more information or to make a booking.
Travel south from Addis Ababa, following the
course of the East African Rift Valley, through
dramatic landscapes.
Fly to Addis Ababa and transfer to the Golden
Tulip Hotel (or similar) for 1 night. Dinner at a
cultural restaurant. (B, L, D)
Drive to Arba Minch via the Unesco-listed site of
Tiya. Stay 2 nights at Paradise Lodge. (B, L, D)
Morning visit to Konso followed by an afternoon
boat trip on Lake Chamo to see hippos and
crocodiles. (B, L, D)
Morning visit to Chencha, home of the Dorze
people – cotton weavers who live in tall beehiveshaped
dwellings. Afternoon drive to Yirgalem.
Stay 2 nights at Aregash Lodge. Following day
at leisure and take part in the daily sunset coffee
ceremony. (B, L, D)
Drive to Lake Langano. Overnight at Sabana
Beach Resort. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L, D)
Morning at leisure. Drive to Addis Ababa. Transfer
to the Golden Tulip Hotel and stay 1 night. (B, L, D)
Transfer to the airport and fly to London. (B)
Discover Sudan's historical highlights beginning
in Khartoum before heading into the desert in
search of the remote Unesco world heritage
sites of Meroe, Jebel Barkal, El Kurru, Naga and
Fly to Addis Ababa and transfer to the Golden
Tulip Hotel (or similar) for 1 night. Dinner at a
cultural restaurant. (B, L, D).
Fly to Khartoum. Transfer to Corinthia Hotel
and stay for 1 night. Afternoon visit to the
Archaeological Museum. Sunset performance of
the Whirling Dervishes (Friday only). (D)
Drive to Karima via the Coptic temple of Old
Dongola and the colourfully painted Nubian
houses of Gaddar. Stay 2 nights in the Nubian
Rest House, Karima, right at the foot of Jebel
Barkal. (B, L, D)
Visit Jebel Barkal ('Jebel' means mountain in
Arabic), a Unesco world heritage site. Return
to the Nubian Rest House for lunch then drive south to the village of El Kurra and the
necropolis of Napata. Return to Karima. (B, L, D)
Cross the Nile and visit the Pyramids of Nuri.
Enter the scenically impressive Bayuda desert
characterised by sharp, black basalt mountains.
Picnic in the desert, where groups of Bisharin
nomads, with their herds of camels and donkeys
may be seen. Cross the Nile and overnight at
Meroe Tented Camp. (B, L, D)
Visit the royal necropolis of Meroe, and then
drive south to visit the archaeological sites of
Naga and Mussawarat. Return to Khartoum and
overnight at Corinthia Hotel. (B, L, D)
Morning visits to Khalifa's House (including
Mahdi's Tomb) and the Omdurman market.
Transfer to the airport and fly to London via
Addis Ababa. (B, L)
Early morning arrival in London. (N)
Zanzibar was once the centre of the slave trade and an important trading post for spices and cloves. This extension combines Zanzibar's idyllic beaches with an opportunity to discover the island's history. Stone Town is a wonderful place to explore, with its winding alleys, ornate mansions and intricately carved doors.
Fly to Zanzibar. Transfer to Breezes Beach Club and stay for 3 nights. (B, D)
Days at leisure. (B, D)
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to
Stone Town and stay 2 nights at Emerson
Spice. (B)
Morning walking tour of Stone Town's winding
mansion-lined lanes. Afternoon spice tour. (B)
Morning at leisure. Afternoon flight to Addis
Ababa and transfer to the Golden Tulip Hotel (or
similar) for 1 night. (B)
This tour can be booked / reserved online by clicking on one of the coloured links below.
ETI2017: 11 Nights
Bahar Dar
This large town is situated on the southern shore of Lake Tana and has...
Gondar, founded by Emperor Fasilidas around 1635, is famous for its many...
Lalibela, the 'New Jerusalem' was built by King Lalibela 'with the help of...
Simien Mountains National Park
The Simien Mountains National Park is situated about...


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Senator Montgomery, Attorney General Spitzer and Criminal Justice Advocates Meet to Discuss Support Services and Opportunities for Formerly Incarcerated People
Albany, New York (March 2, 2006): At a recent meeting organized by State Senator Velmanette Montgomery (D-Brooklyn), criminal justice advocates from throughout the state were invited to engage in a dialogue with State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, chief prosecutor for New York, regarding proposals to help ensure that individuals released from prison are provided with adequate services and opportunities to support their successful transition back into community living.
During the exchange, Mr. Spitzer heard from several previously incarcerated people who are now professionals leading organizations that provide a myriad of services designed to help former prisoners navigate a positive path upon their release from prison. Other meeting participants included representatives of long-standing nonprofit organizations that serve prisoners and their families in a wide variety of ways.
The groups that were represented include the Osborne Association; Fortune Society; Citizens for Restorative Justice; Women's Prison Association; Bard Prison Initiative of Bard College; New York Therapeutic Communities; NuLeadership Policy Group of Medgar Evers College; New York State Defender's Association; Citizens Against Recidivism, Inc.;Prison Families of New York; Legal Action Center; Peter Young Housing, Industries and Treatment; and the Urban Justice Center.
Commenting on the meeting, Senator Montgomery said, "I believe it is important for Attorney General Spitzer to hear about the shortcomings of the current system and to hear ideas for reform from the people who have really and truly been there. If our state is going to implement successful transition programs, dialogues like these help to set the stage.
"New York's policy makers need to hear directly from men and women who have lived behind bars and who are now on the outside looking in with an eye towards helping others who have shared similar fates."
Senator Montgomery pointed out that the advocates' testimony focused on the need for an statewide plan to address the obstacles that impede a successful re-entry. This plan -- which would designed and implemented by various governmental agencies, community-based groups and individual criminal justice advocates -- would be put in motion at the time of sentencing and continue throughout incarceration and upon release from prison.
The advocates emphasized that an effective re-entry plan must include a continuum of comprehensive programs and services that address the education, job, housing, substance abuse treatment, primary health care, mental health and other needs of men and women who are striving to reenter society and be productive, law-abiding citizens.
"An important part of the equation for their success is a permanent funding stream that will support existing community-based providers that are on the front lines delivering the services and support the creation of new initiatives statewide," underscored the Senator.
Mr. Spitzer expressed his willingness to participate in future meetings on this issue with Senator Montgomery and criminal justice advocates.
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Pictured above (from l-r) are: Daniel Karpowitz, Bard Prison Initiative; Vivian Nixon, Project Re-Enter Grace; Ronald Williams, President & CEO, NY Therapeutic Communities, Inc.; Max Kenner, Bard Prison Initiative, Bard College; Senator Velmanette Montgomery; Seep Varma, NY Therapeutic Communities, Inc.; State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer; Ann Jacobs, Women's Prison Association; JoAnne Page, Fortune Society; and Divine Pryor, Ph.D., Center for NuLeadership on Urban Studies.


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I had thought that journalism was "news reports presented factually without analysis." I have read many of Mr. Pacenti's articles and learned from them, but why now has he strayed from being the Veteran Journalist billed on the Bios page. Are reportersââ¬â¢ personal viewpoints news? Is his rant worthy investigative reporting, like uncovering abuse of detainees? We count on journalists to view events and report them without comment, so that we, the reader, may trust what is reported to us, and make our own decisions. Reporters are supposed to be our eyes and ears, not our brains. Can we now ever trust what Mr. Pacenti has to report back to us concerning this case, or anything "gun culture" related? A journalist simply cannot be an opinion writer and vice versa.
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irby Business.
The village of Kirby was surveyed by Dr. J.W. Williams and the platt was laid in 1854 by J.H. Williams and M.H. Kirby. It is situated in Jackson and Mifflin townships, Wyandot county. The survey was conducted at the same time the Pennsylvania, Ft Wayne and Chicago railroad was being constructed through that part of the county. Due to speculation, the entire platt was purchased by Judge Mott and George T. Freet for $7 an acre.
Improvements were made with the addition of shanties for the accommodation of workmen employed by the railroad. At the time Kirby was prosperous due to a lumber trade with the railroad.
In 1891 Kirby had one dry goods store, one drug store, two hardware stores, three saloons, four groceries, one meat market, one blacksmith shop, one barber shop, three chair factories, 275 inhabitants, and 329 dogs.
Rev. Joseph Gerz was appointed the resident pastor of St. Mary's on March 16, 1903. He left around October, 1909.
D.E. Maxwell was a dealer in grain, seeds, coal, salt, and fertilizers. By 1937 he was ">rounding out 40 years in service to our farmer friends. [He] wish[ed] to thank most heartily for their continued patronage.">
In 1937, E. Dale Hemmerly (1892-1961), operated a saw mill which was located one-third of a mile from SR37 near Kirby. He was married to Vanetta (Cross) Hemmerly (1899-1977). His son, Paul N. Hemmerly (5 Dec 1925-15 Dec 2007), continued the business as the Hemmerly Family Saw Mill until 1980 when he retired. Dale also had a daughter, Berniece (Hemmerly) Getz.
Frank Derr was the barber in Kirby in 1939. Frank died in Masfield in on January 31, 1958. He had been there 2 years. He had suffered a stroke c1950.
Dale Vent ran a barber shop in Kirby in 1952. It was one of the most up-to-date barber shops in the area. The Vent family lived in a house 2 miles south of Kirby.


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Haley won't be a 2012 VP
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley on Sunday extinguished speculation that she's positioning herself as a 2012 Republican vice presidential contender, calling such talk "silly."
"The people of South Carolina took a chance on electing me," she said. "It is my job and my family's job to prove to them that they made a good decision. I plan on committing to the people of this state my full four years in office, and I look forward to watching the 2012 and making sure those policy discussions are there, but I also plan on making the people of South Carolina very proud. I represent the best state in the country. There's no better job than that."
There's "no wiggle room at all," she added. "We are staying in South Carolina, and we're going to continue to lead it in a way that makes everyone proud."


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I've loved this week because it's the first one in a month or two where I haven't been travelling. I've felt more balanced, had more time with my family and more time with the office. Everyone wins.
Our new writer, Lucinda Ormonde started yesterday and I have no doubt that at some stage soon she will stop looking terrified. There really is a lot to take in about how Mamamia works. A bit like putting a firehose into your mouth and turning it on.
We're really looking forward to her being here and contributing even more to the site.
The fashion moment
A few weeks ago I mentioned I wasn't sure about the coloured denim thing. May I just say that I have now most definitely decided. Coloured denim is rocking our world at the moment. Here is Lana in her new Sportsgirl "Abbie" pink jeans. I have the same pair in aqua and a different style in coral. I also own purple Sass & Bide jeans which I live in. And some bright (almost fluro) orange Sass & Bide cords.
I'm finding it a great way to bridge from winter black blahs to Spring before it gets too hot and you don't want to be wearing jeans anymore. Have you gone there yet?
The Gadget
I first saw this at my hairdresser and I immediately jumped online to buy one for my ipad.
It's a wireless bluetooth keyboard for your ipad that also doubles as a case and a stand. You can put your ipad in it vertically or horizontally and it's changed the whole way I use my ipad (in that I use it much more now and for many more things – like writing as well as browsing). I'm constantly asked about it whenever I use it in public.
Even when I went into the Apple store with it one time, all the blue people gathered around me in wonderment, oooh-ing and aaaaahh-ing. This was possibly the geek highlight of my life. Telling the clever blue people something about technology that they didn't yet know.
The cost US$99 plus shipping which is about another $30. Clever.
The show
On the show this week is Mark Dapin, Sam De Brito, Sue Cato and Paula Joye.
We'll also be featuring interviews with Muslim feminist and academic Susan Carland and Krystal Barter from Pink Hope – check back on Friday for full interviews and lots more information.
New York Fashion Week
Here's a bit of fluff if you like looking at pictures of fashionable people wearing fashionable things at fashion shows. High on the perve scale.
Half cups of tea
Regular readers of anything I write or regular viewers of Mamamia on Sky News will notice that I am never far from a cup of tea. I like my tea to come in very large, bucket-style cups. Or as Sam de Brito commented after watching me drink DURING an interview on this week's show: "Why are you drinking from a vase?"
There's been an odd development in my tea drinking and that is my inability to finish a whole cup before it gets colder than I want it to be. So now there are half-drunk cups of tea all around the office and I'm finding it so very difficult to monitor my tea intake. First world problems, yeah a lot.
The magazine cover
I've been travelling a lot the past few weeks and have spent many a minute browsing the magazine racks before I fly. I always have my Kindle and ipad for during the flight but those pesky take offs and landings often require a magazine. Gosh it's disspiriting. Wall-to-wall plastic, air-brushed sameness.
We received this email from a reader this week, concerned about Girl Power magazine (which I'd never heard of) and their massively altered cover image of Katy Perry:
Tamar wrote:
Katy Perry is photoshopped to within an inch of her life it appears. This is a mag targeted at the 8 – 12 tweenies and I know I don't have to preach to you and your team about this issue but I wanted to bring it to your attention as I'm not sure you have ever mentioned the younger girls mags. I'm a Mum to 8 year old twin girls and after I saw this we had a big long chat about what it means to be photoshopped and why magazines do it. I can almost live with it in adult magazines as we tend to view things with a filter but for the young and impressionable – not good.
Can I suggest that every parent show this video to their kids:
Arm party
Louise from Table Tonic posted about her arm party – and I thought I'd share her image and tips. Very Spring-y.
Her arm party user guide:
1. A watch is optional, but if you're going to wear one, a larger style (or men's) watch is the go.2. Mixing silver and gold is acceptable. Heck, it's recommended!3. Soften up the "metal" with some string/friendship bracelets4. Mix it up – and if you feel like it, co-ordinate colours with your outfit like I have5. Be creative and have fun with it!


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2 years ago (8/08) I had IPL laser treatment to remove freckling on my chest at a "Medical Spa". The tech. apparently did NOT know what she was doing and I was severly burned.
I now have (2 years later) underwent a Melanage peel, a TCA peel and some micro dermabrassion etc all in attempts to correct the permanent rectangle white boxes that appear all over my chest and cleveage area. I have tried tanning the area, but that seems to only make it worse!
I fear that I am scarred for life - please check out your technician PRIOR to having them work on you and ensure they are qualified to perform this procedure!