Reflecting back on my trip to Ethiopia I am left with a strong sense of gratitude for the time I was able to spend with the tribes people. It is humbling to think of the hardships they overcome, for example no running water, no electricity, basic medical support if you walk to the nearest town, …
Tag Archives: Kara Tribe
Omo Child
While we were in Jinka, we visited the Omo Child Orphanage. Omo Child is an organization started by Lale Labuko and his wife from within the Kara Tribe, in partnership with American Photographer, John Rowe. Omo Child was started as a refuge for the Mingi children; children who are cast out from their tribe because …
Heading North – Monday Sept 24th
Things to be grateful for: hot running clear water and electricity 24 hours a day! This is fantastic and to achieve it we have moved on to a new location, a town called Jinka about half a day’s drive north. Having just had a nice long hot shower, I am feeling so much better, in …
The River
In the evening, Piper and I completed a shoot on the banks of the Omo River with my favorite tribe, the Kara. Their face painting and decoration is incredible and beautiful; they make exceptional models! With some coaching from Piper, I think my photography went up a couple of notches today. I guess you can …
Dus – Sunday Sept 23rd
I awoke this morning feeling much better than yesterday, but still have a throat full of razor blades. Yesterday I would have been happy to simply lie in bed but the cold medicine I brought helped get me through the day. Reflecting on this trip, I am recognizing it can be hard going, and being …
Around the fire
We visited the Kara tribe again in the evening. Watching the sunset in Africa is something I will never tire of. The beautiful colors offset against the natural and man-made landscape create fabulous picture opportunities. Tonight the Kara village people danced for us around the fire. Dancing appears to be a core part of the …
Breakfast with the Kara – Saturday Sept 22nd
Yesterday’s sore throat has turned into a full-on heavy cold and I feel pretty rough. Fortunately today’s shoots are with the local Kara tribe meaning very short car journeys and more time in camp to rest up. I had been more concerned about sickness from food and so far I have had no issues there. …
The Kara Tribe – Friday Sept 21st
With the tire situation we decided to crowd into one car and send the other to the major town Jinka to get new tires, linking up with a car driving down from Addis. We arrived in time for lunch at a lodge and campground on the banks of the Omo River. The camp is shaded …
Hello, I’m back in the connected world
Hello everyone, After a couple of weeks in Southern Ethiopia without internet and only occasional phone service for texting, I am back in Addis Ababa waiting to catch my flight to the US tonight. I was hoping to post for several days while I was on my trip and instead, I am going to post …
Andy Robbins Photography 