Monday, 17 September 2007

Happy (Ethiopian) New Year everyone!

Wednesday was the first day of the 3rd Millenium in the Ethiopian
calendar (which is based on the Coptic Church calendar).

I spent Tuesday evening in Trafalgar Square, with what looked like at
least 3000 Ethiopians and their friends, partying "like it's 1999" for
the very last time.

September is a great time to start the year. It's still warm enough to
sit out, barbecue and drink wine (or Tej) at midnight.

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