A day of shopping in Addis Ababa

Today Zemi took Kayla and I shopping at the local markets.  She has a relative that makes traditional Ethiopian clothing at this market, so we stopped to get Kayla her authentic souvineer dress.  Abdul owns his own dress shop and he made the dresses that Kayla and I are wearing.  Kayla's complete 3-piece ensemble was 550 birr, which is about $43.85!  I didn't buy the one I am wearing because I already have an Ethiopian outfit from a prior year.  Kayla had many to choose from, and finally choose the one in this picture. We had a little model show going go!

Beautiful Kayla

Beautiful Kayla with her Mom!

Ok, so we're have a bit of fun!

The market was very crowded and very busy.  Abdul, the young dress maker, accompanied us and ensured we were given the best prices.  Kayla bought some bead necklaces, including a head piece with matching necklace and bracelet, and we bought a few scarves and a couple of baskets.  It's really the only day we will be able to shop because once our Rotary group gets here on Sunday, it's go, go, go.  We had a great day and took some great photos. I am in my Rotary shirt because I attended the Rotary Club of West Ababa meeting that morning.

Abdul, Me and Kayla at the Martket

A very busy market

The Shiro Meda Market Place

Kayla modeling her new bead wear!