Ethiopia has seen me grow. It has given me soulmates, flatmates, friends, lovers, more or less chaotic jobs, and a dog-niece.

It has given me flowers, mountains, volcanoes, lakes, bustling streets, incredible food, incredible food poisoning, crippling anxiety, sorrow, anger and incomprehension, immense joy, moments of pure bliss and ecstasy, hope and hopelessness, and a lifetime worth of striking visual memories.

It has given me new definitions of beauty and pushed me to start my journey as an artist (although I still mumble this word without really owning it yet). Ethiopiaye, I said goodbye to you but I love you like no other place…