After court and our visit with Aiden, we went to lunch at
The Cottage. Some of us liked it, some
thought it was okay. It was Ian’s
favorite because he got a big, old, plate-covering steak!
After lunch, Solomon took us to the Merkato – one of the
largest markets in Africa. He wouldn’t
let us get out of the van. Lots of
people came up to the van to look at us, though!
A clothing “store” in the market.
These yellow jugs were used for water.
This was the strip in the market where khat was sold. Khat is a drug that is leagal in Africa but
illegal everywhere else. According to
Solomon, it is like a high-powered caffeine.
Most people use it to stay awake, others use it to lose weight.
These ladies were selling potatoes and various herbs. They were spread out all over blankets on
the ground.
Another clothing market.
This was a market-like a produce stand. Our driver told us that Ethiopia grew all
their own fruits and vegetables except for apples and olives, which have to be
imported.
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