Today is Sunday 27th May, 2004. My early morning jaunt trying to track down this town’s finest coffee roaster for a fresh brew started at …



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Sharp spikes embedded in the surface of an water meter cover to stop people sitting on it, side-by-side with a cushion on Pepsi crates – …
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What goes for vehicular experience in today’s ride, heading into Dire Dawa.
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125 year old school, 1,000 students per year, beautifully worn.
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There are dumb bells, and there are smart bells – these made from machine cogs. From 300 Birr (~17 Euro) for the pair.
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One of those short stopovers in San Francisco – three hours on the ground.
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One of the benchmarks of a nation’s development is its perceived ability to explore unchartered territories – whether heading to the moon, or sending scientific …
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In China a fapiao- the official receipt used for expense claims has a resale face value of 2 – 10% of face value – leaving …
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