I spent the final part of my holiday in Ethiopia in the town of Gambella. It is one area of Ethiopia which I had never visited before. It is located on the western tip of the country bordering with Sudan. The main nationalities of the region are Anuak, Nuer, Mezhenger, Komo and Opo. The economy of Gambella is based on agriculture, pastoral, beekeeping and imported industrial products. Last week I returned to Ethiopia for .

Uganda a year in my life. Just taken my driver Stephen for lunch down on the beach on the shore of Lake Victoria. He has driven from Mityana to pick me from Shalom in Kampala and drive me for the last time to my final destination, Gately Inn in Entebbe for my final night in Uganda. Tomorrow Robin is joining me for a poolside day and lunch for my very final goodbye. What a fantastic year I have had and I believe wine and champagne awaits me at home.