A day well spent in Addis: wandering solo
A night before I was planning to wander alone in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, our group of three was surrounded by 7-8 street children. At first, I thought they were curiously moving around and following us, but in sometime they tried to snatch our purses, in response, our presence of mind took control of the situation and we reached unhurt to our hotel. Not a very big incidence to describe but it shook my confidence to go alone the other day. I had to go! What would I have done with a complete day when I had made up my mind to go around the city? I kept telling myself, this could have happened in India as well. But sometimes situation seems bigger for a moment, which, we later realize was a small issue. So, the moment passed, and I decided to go around, but had to be sure of my safety. I followed these simple rules: Follow all safety measures as you would do in any other parts of the world (even in your own country). Keep your belongings safe Ask locals (whom you coul