This was a 4th of July I won't ever forget! And it wasn't because of the amazing fireworks (because there were none), or the delicious BBQ (try again), or the amazing warm weather by the pool (yeah right...it rained for several hours during the day).
For starters, I took the day off from work. Most of the other interns (except for Liz) were working, but I figured I should celebrate our independence. And what better way to celebrate than a day at the spa.
For starters, I took the day off from work. Most of the other interns (except for Liz) were working, but I figured I should celebrate our independence. And what better way to celebrate than a day at the spa.
Boston Day Spa in Addis
What I thought would be 2.5 hours at the spa, ended up being 4 hours....all for only $30USD! It was amazing! A 45+ minute massage, eyebrow wax, and mani/pedi...and no wait time! I was being pampered the entire time. I left the spa feeling soooo refreshed :)
Eskinder picked me up afterwards and took me to the grocery store. I was planning on making a mango cobbler (mangoes are in season and are really cheap). The recipes I found online all called for brown sugar with the mangoes....and of course, the grocery store had no brown sugar. As I rounded the corner I saw canned peaches, and thought I would improvise. So I grabbed a few cans of peaches, and other supplies and headed home.
Now, can openers exist in Ethiopia, but the house we're staying at doesn't have one, unfortunately. So I had to improvise to get the can of peaches open. The following photos document the process :)
Using a screwdriver and fork to puncture the can of peaches
Once the can was punctured, I cut open the lid to get the peaches out
My work station....complete with my computer for the Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion
Ready to go in the oven!
Looks right...smells right...
Tastes right!! Success!!
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