Two Saturday markets to whizz around (Dimeka and Jinka), but it did mean we missed the Buffalo Run - 21kms out of Dimeka - and over an hour even in our natty 30 year old land cruiser. The Buffalo Run is a rite of passage for the boys and ho can only become men by running over the backs of large buff - lined up ith some 30 heads of cattle. Failure to complete straight runs involves ridicule from the watching women and beatings with sticks is not uncommon.
The woman above is from the Hamma tribe, famed for their gorgeous locks which is made from a mix of matural ochre mixed with fat.
Although a custom for the women, i seize on an opportunity for a cultural exchange. i ask for same treatment for my unravelling dread-locks. It thick and course and smells like raw sewage. Gloves is too intrigued or in fits of laughter to capture the moment for prosperity - probably just as well methinks.
Let's the see your new hair then....
ReplyDeleteHey Aubs,
ReplyDeleteAn early Kung Hei Fat Choi to you.
Where are you at present?
Looks like you have been having some cool (and some hot in Harar!)adventures.
Best wishes for a new Chinese year,
Kevin and Charina
you wish!!!!
ReplyDelete