Monthly Archives: November 2011

Thanksgiving in Gilgel Beles

Anybody who knows us probably knows that Thanksgiving has always been my (Peggy’s) favorite holiday. I love the fall colors – especially in Pennsylvania – and I enjoy taking time out to reflect on how grateful I am for all … Continue reading

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How to make “Mitmita” – Our New Favorite Condiment

Peel half a pound of fresh garlic. Epluchez une livre d’ail frais. Chop off the stems of one pound of small green chili peppers. Equeutez 500 g de petits piments verts. Pick a few sprigs of rue. Cueillez quelques brins … Continue reading

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Awesome Teaching Aids

Back in France, we teachers often log onto internet forums on the school’s state-of-the-art flat screen computers with high speed broadband connections, frequently situated in school libraries bursting at the seams with too-often underused expensive books, equipment and materials to … Continue reading

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Awash National Park

A couple of months ago, we visited Awash National Park with Gabriel and saw some fascinating wildlife – ibexes, baboons, dikdiks and a variety of birds……  It is hard to believe that all this water from the dozens of falls … Continue reading

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