Addis to Ambo

This past week we have been in a small town called Ambo. It is about 2.5 hours outside of Addis Ababa. Ambo is our “home” for the month. We are here during the weeks and then travel to Addis Ababa for the weekends. I love the drive to and from Ambo. It is through the country side and you see a pure Africa. The air is clean and fresh. The grass is green and then fields are being plowed by two cattle bound together by a yoke and a man following behind. There is no AC in the bus of course so we ride through the country side with the windows open. There are huts along with way with women laying out laundry in the grass to dry. Kids are playing in the rocks and the mud puddles. Cattle, donkeys and goats are often in the middle of the road. Boys no older than 7 are shepherding animals along the side of the road. Besides the few cars and buses on the main paved road there are none. When looking out of the window you will not see any trucks, cars, tractors, construction equipment, industrial plants just peace. It is an amazing sight. It is a great time to sit, think, be quiet, reflect, struggle, pray, worship. I love the drive to and from Ambo.