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Finish the Sentence: Ethiopia

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It’s one of only two African countries to have proudly never been colonized, but Ethiopia has had its fair share of heartbreak. The country is also undeniably beautiful, incredibly diverse, and rich with culture. Here are some of the people I met during during the filming of Word Travels.



Sandy (USA)
I am inspired by: How some people live their lives, what they do with them, and how they impact other people
I regret: Not taking the time with people who probably needed it
Today I am grateful for: The ability to explore the world

John (USA)
I am inspired by: The unknown
I regret: Not buying real estate at a younger age
Today I am grateful for: This trip

Julie (CA)
I am inspired by: Ethiopian people, they're super warm, friendly, and you always feel safe.
I regret: Not staying here longer
Today I am grateful for: The cheese sandwich and the coffee I had at the airport


Erin (CA)
I am inspired by: Conversation
I regret: Making arrangements to leave Ethiopia next week, I should have stayed longer
Today I am grateful for: Meeting Canadians

Precious (NIG)
I am inspired by: Filming beautiful pictures
I regret: Taking this flight to Lalibela
Today I am grateful for: Working for the travel channel in Lagos

Ma'ayan (ISR)
I am inspired by: My brother Amir
I regret: Not being so nice with my ex-boyfriend
Today I am grateful for: Meeting many nice people here


Chem (ISR)
I am inspired by: My mother
I regret: Cheating
Today I am grateful for: The way my parents taught me how to look at things

Yvonne (NIG)
I am inspired by: Travel
I regret: Some missed visuals that you can never recapture
Today I am grateful for: The privelege of having a job that pays me to do what I enjoy

Virginia (CA)
I am inspired by: Beautiful music
I regret: Not knowing at 20 what I knew by the time I was 40
Today I am grateful for: The amazing experience of finally visiting Ethiopia


David (CA)
I am inspired by: The churches I saw today in Lalibela
I regret: Not coming to Ethiopia sooner
Today I am grateful for: Meeting Canadiansmy children's foster mother (I adopted 3 kids from Ethiopia)

Kassa
I am inspired by: The rock churches of Lalibela
I regret: That we have so much, but are so poor
Today I am grateful for: To speak with you

Demelash
I am inspired by: Communication
I regret: When people don't share
Today I am grateful for: Maybe getting a mobile phone from Jinka


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