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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.



Yuval (ISR)
I am inspired by: Jimi Hendrix
I regret: The first time
Today I am grateful for: The life, l'chaim

Amit (ISR)
I am inspired by: Bob Marley
I regret: Two days ago
Today I am grateful for: Also, l'chaim

Robel
I am inspired by: Protestant religious songs
I regret: False talking
Today I am grateful for: Meeting the Mursi people with you


Meskerem
I am inspired by: Travelling, just like you
I regret: War
Today I am grateful for: It is not raining

Mulukem
I am inspired by: My mother
I regret: Lying
Today I am grateful for: Being with you

Ayalew
I am inspired by: Education
I regret: Making people unhappy
Today I am grateful for: Living today


Nibret
I am inspired by: Creating new things
I regret: Missing my friends in the United States
Today I am grateful for: Meeting Mary, she's a very nice person

Nigatu
I am inspired by: Nations and nationalities in southern Ethiopia
I regret: Why I am not rich
Today I am grateful for: Showing the Mursi people to the Polish people

Dawid
I am inspired by: The indigenous tribes that live in the Omo Valley
I regret: When I don't succeed at my aim
Today I am grateful for: Finding the Canadian journalists


Da Witt
I am inspired by: Nature in the southern parts of Ethiopia
I regret: Gender based violence
Today I am grateful for: Doing my plan

Joseph
I am inspired by: Beautiful scenery, and fresh crisp air
I regret: Coming up to this high altitude
Today I am grateful for: Being still alive

Dawid
I am inspired by: The indigenous tribes that live in the Omo Valley
I regret: When I don't succeed at my aim
Today I am grateful for: Finding the Canadian journalists


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