One thing we love about Ethiopians is their creativity. They can find a use for just about anything and they use whatever they have to solve any one of many challenges, which leads to some interesting sights. Around Ethiopia we have seen a surprising number of sleeping eye masks. However, they tend to use them for different reasons. The most common is a mouth & nose cover or dust filter. It is quite humorous to see. If the smell is bad enough, the sleeping mask is dedicated to the mouth while garlic is used to block nasal passages. There are some days walking down the street when I must agree that this may not be such a bad idea, as public toilets are also known as the side of the road! Urine baking in the sun gives off a pungent and very recognizable smell for a surprising distance.
PS we can’t seem to find the picture but will try to put one up in the future. For now, just let your imagination treat your senses (including smell!)
PS we can’t seem to find the picture but will try to put one up in the future. For now, just let your imagination treat your senses (including smell!)
