15 February 2014

Ethiopia, I applaud you

Ethiopian drivers are incredible! Truly... big truck crowds into your lane almost crushing you. No need to panic. A polite, brief "beep" is all you need for them to apologetically swing back and wait for you to pass. Pedestrian walks out in front of you? It's ok, they have the right of way. Take it in stride, just don't hit them. Give them their space. No traffic light? No worries, there is generosity and grace here. You'll eventually be courteously allowed through, once you allow others through before you. The calm, unfazed, careful, courteous, yet speedy way in which Ethiopian drivers navigate skillfully around this huge city completely fascinates me! It is unlike any other place I've ever visited.

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