English tourists say fulfilled long-held dream of visiting Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, October 15, 2024 (FBC) – Tourists from England said that visiting Ethiopia has been their dream for many years expressing their surprise by the situation they witnessed in person.

The tourists approached by the Ethiopian News Agency at the National Museum, which is their first destination of their visit to Ethiopia, have expressed excitement about Ethiopia’s attractions and development activities in the capital Addis Ababa.

Mank Williams and Anthony Chibnuzzi stated that they had a long time desire to visit Ethiopia, expressing their surprise by the situation they witnessed in person.

William, who is in Ethiopia for the first time, said that he is very much excited to see the wonderful Ethiopian tourist attractions located in various parts of the country that he has known from afar.

“We’re going to be touring around that we’ve heard so much about for many of the places. We’re really looking forward to seeing them in Ethiopia.”

William, who visited Lucy’s remains at the National Museum of Ethiopia, said that seeing this archaeological heritage in person, which he only knew about in college, gave him a great sense of excitement.

The tourists have planned to visit the well-known historical heritage sites in Ethiopia, Rock-hewn Churches of Lalibela and the Afar’s Danakil Depression as well in the following days.

Williams also appreciated the ongoing corridor development works in the capital Addis Ababa and the buildings and modernity of the city, the restoration of the buildings.

The other tourist from London, Anthony Chibnuzzi on his part said it is his first time in Ethiopia expressing his first impression about lots of smiling people, happy faces, and lots of warm greetings in the capital.

Even if he did not expect the capital Addis Ababa to be so green, he observed the city is very green and the weather outside is nice and cool.

Indicating that Lucy is the first destination on their trip at the National Museum last Saturday, he expressed his excitement to see the various historical heritages that Ethiopia is known across the globe.

He is looking forward to continue his tour along his friend and to spend enjoying some of the culinary delights and some coffee among others.

“We have been planning this trip for a long time. Certainly, we wish to come sooner. I look forward to spending the next days; for a weak here exploring more.”