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At the blacksmith - Ari Village, near Jinka, Lower Omo Valley, South Ethiopia

At the blacksmith – Ari Village, near Jinka, Lower Omo Valley, South Ethiopia

Around the town of Jinka is Ari territory. The village we visited late afternoon was just lovely, well kept with lots of fruits trees and very green. Of course a local guide joined us onsite, who had brought along an assistant, who had brought a traditional skirt made from small twigs. Quickly this was wrapped around Heidi hips and masqueraded like this we walked around escorted by throngs of children. Continue Reading →

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