Pic- a visit to Harar, an ancient walled city about about 1.5 hours from Dire Dawa. Harar is perhaps most famous for its hyenas! Apparently the founders of the city made a pact with the leaders of the hyenas that they would give them access to the city and feed them each night, as long as the hyenas refrained from making a meal out of their kids! Apparently it has worked, and the hyenas and townspeople continue to have a solid relationship even today! We weren't able to stay long enough to see the feeding, but we did see the little hyena-sized holes in the city wall that guarantee open access for the four-legged friends. We also enjoyed a local museum and a walk along the city wall.
Pics- Dire Dawa Marathon Route
Doreen, our team leader, had been training for the Nairobi marathon, but was unable to run in it because of the trip. So, she decided to run, by herself, in the first ever Dire Dawa marathon. She mapped out the route with the help of our driver, and then she was off. The rest of us turned out to cheer her on, and the few local people that didn't think we were completely crazy joined in!
Pic - Last Day Fun
The interpreters enjoy some frisbee while we finish up work on our last day. Our fearless leader Doreen also treated us all to some 'thank you bunna.' That's delicious local coffee. She also hosted us for a goodbye dinner with some of our IOM colleagues.
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