Ferenge no more

I started the Ferenge Addis Blog with the same motivation that rules most of my life: laziness. I was too lazy to type the same e-mails to both Mom and Dad and a couple other people I correspond with. I never guessed that 100 people a day would find some reason to visit my blog, or that I would be linked from places like Ethiopian Adoption blogs, or the blog of a real journalist, Andrew Havens of the Meskel Square blog (now in Sudan).

Having moved back to the US a couple of weeks ago, I'm sad to now say goodbye to the FAB. I've made some friends through contacts made here. And the comments sections has provided no end of entertainment.

I've started a new blog, the "Oh, Sorry, I'm new in DC" blog, which will serve the original intention of the FAB (Hi Mom, Hi Dad). Thanks to everyone who stopped here and especially those who commented. I'll be back in Addis from time to time. Best wishes and best of luck.

Marc

Comments

[Lois Goldstein]

Thanks Marc, for taking the time to do this blog over the past couple of years. I have really appreciated being able to read it. I will keep tuned to the new one, and hope to see you up north soon. Take care, and welcome home.

[habesha child]

We will miss you!! I've been mostly a lurker, but have LOVED your blog. I'm getting ready to go to Addis next month to pick up my kiddo, and have really appreciated all the nuggets of info you have provided.

THANK YOU and best of luck in DC!!

[stew]

xxoo marc. see you over at the new place. You're not taking this one down, are you? I sure hope not.

[Jody]

Thanks for the armchair adventure and education. Looking forward to more tales of a stranger in a different strange land.

[toto]

Ferengis are every where, it is rather Addis Ferenge Blog no more. You've been doing great Marc,thanks for all the good job and wish you good luck !! can't wait to
read "Oh,sorry, am new In Addis" blog, if you go back there, you won't be Ferenge no more, since you're returning home!!

[Addis Boy]

You didn’t tell us how many Ethiopian chicks you go out with, just kidding. I enjoyed reading your blog, but I am a little bit annoyed by you (you may have your own reason) for not opposing the tplf government.

Addis Boy from USA

[Roma]

Marc, sorry to see you go. I have enjoyed reading your blog during the past year of preparing for my Ethiopian adoption, especially just before we went there ourselves in December to bring home my son.

Yours was one of the few blogs I've found with good, frequent, and informative postings about life in Addis.

[Emily]

Hey- I guess I have been really busy lately- and so, much to my surprise, you are no longer in Addis! So sad...one of my most favorite blogs from Ethiopia...you did a great job- thank you from all of us who have that Ethiopian connection.