Yes, that is right, we all wear faded out overalls!
About this time last year, we were sorting through our belongings, trying to decide what to keep, give away and what to bring to Ethiopia. As we turned to the closet, Nicole’s face showed a great deal of concern. She quickly explained that she did not want to “look like a missionary.” You know what she is talking about, the super conservative skirts, well worn and 10 years out of style, combined with baggy shirts and the ensemble is completed by the white tennis shoes. So we faced a dilemma, what can we take to wear that is acceptable in the Oromo culture while still being comfortable and at least semi-fashionable. We had to think long and hard, but the solution finally came to us. Just dress like the Oromo people that we are working with! I think it has worked out quite well; it is very practical for work too :)
