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Since school is out and all the summer activities have started (summer school, VBS, Scout Camp, etc.) I have felt like Ethiopia has gone to the wayside lately. We missed our monthly Ethiopian Adoptive Families group this month simply because we had had a long week and the kids needed some down time. I haven’t cooked Ethiopian food in a while either. I did add some berbere to spaghetti the other night, when I couldn’t find cayenne pepper in my pantry. It had quite a kick to it too!
I am extremely happy that I have made reservations at an Ethiopian Culture Camp being put on by AbshiroKids.com this summer. I have talked about some of their products before on this blog, as I have been impressed with many of them! The kids talk about it frequently and it is our family vacation this summer. Meg keeps talking about learning more Amharic and Mita and Enu keep asking what kind of food we will have there. Elle talks like we are going back to Ethiopia, and I’m trying to explain to her what we are doing, but she is four so no explaining will due I guess!
We have found a culture camp only a few hours from our home. What I like best about this camp is that it is for FAMILIES, not just the kids. The speakers and presenters are musician, Ethiopian experts, grown adopted Ethiopian kids and parents. The workshops are for parents and kids, so my hopes are that my Hubby and I are energised as well as the kids.
It is nice to be around other people who have chosen Ethiopian adoption. I am really looking forward to this upcoming event (July 24-26Th) and plan on writing about it as well.
Oh yeah, they are also going to have a market! I’m hoping to get more baskets and a couple of outfits as the girls are growing way to fast!
Have you ever been to a Culture Camp or another event that helped you celebrate Ethiopia? Any advice for a first-timer?
If you are near Minnesota this Sunday check out the Summer Mehabar. I wish we were close enough to go!
