30 Jun 2025
The tour is a mere slice of a beautiful, incredible experience: the natural majesty of the area, the beautiful local people, and the unique experience for people who cherish the little, every day things. Amatchew, the driver, will get you to and from Wanchi in one piece... and the street experience in the van is something else. He may not speak English well but he has a natural "gift" or instinct for sensing what you need beyond words. He made several stops along the way to accommodate specific needs and made me feel safe. When I told the flight attendants on Ethiopian Airlines and the hotel concierge that I had visited Wanchi, their eyes widened in delight. Truly, to get to the heart of an Ethiopian, honour and respect what they love and they will feel it. Perhaps this is one of the best takeaways from my experiences with Liyu: the opportunity to see life through the eyes of the locals. Thank you, Yhun, for arranging this tour.