MEETING A GUARD IN ETHIOPIA (Amazing experience)

[@IndigoTraveller]

*As you can see from this video,* Ethiopia has grown on me tremendously on my trip here so far, if you missed the last videos from Ethiopia, you can watch them here: kzbin.info/aero/PLN0FlxE6vY5BXVInXtX5etndszKEeYz3U And if you want to see my photos from Ethiopia check out my Instagram here: instagram.com/indigo.traveller/ Thank you for watching! 💗🇪🇹

[@davidleomorley889]

Great footage....nice editing.....

[@abirashraf4455]

at this time I'm watching your video from BANGLADESH. I'm your small fan. when you were comeing my country. please one more coming my country.

[@Sabityp]

Amazing pictures. I was in Ethiopia till January 6. Are you planning to visit "Ras Dashen" mountain? Check this video. You must visit this place. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5OwaHpqnd55fNk

[@georgezaharoff]

Stay away from Lalibela airport - you will have your from confiscated!

[@Henniesmennie]

Could you perhaps tell me what the best way to travel the country is? From airport to hotel, hotel to for instance the national park, hotel to old churches etc. What is the best way for a group of 5 people.

[@PlanetDoug]

Those animals, by the way, are called "gelada". Technically, they aren't baboons at all, but they are commonly referred to as gelada baboons. There are a ton of interesting facts about the gelada. For one thing, they are found ONLY in the highlands of Ethiopia. They can be found nowhere else in the world. They are the last surviving species of their kind that used to range over a much greater area. They are also unique in that they are the only primates that are primarily grazers - kind of like cows. Ninety percent of their diet is made up of grass. They spend most of their time shuffling through the fields (often on their butts) and plucking grass and eating it. At night, they sleep on the sides of the cliffs of the Simien Mountains for protection from predators. Because their diet consists mostly of grass, they've developed incredible dexterity to pluck the best blades of grass. They have the most pronounced opposable thumbs in the primate world other than humans. Finally, gelada are special in that they commonly graze the fields in very large numbers - with sometimes as many as 1,200 in a herd. No other primate socializes in such large numbers other than humans.

[@msmargiek48]

Thank you, that was very interesting

[@IndigoTraveller]

Wow, thank you for sharing, they sure were entertaining. Cheers again.

[@amanuel6047]

im ethiopian and i didnt know that, there are too many things to know in ethiopia

[@Sabityp]

Chelada not gelada. I was so surprised to see Ethiopian " chelada" ጭላዳ in England zoo . No wonder their number going down.

[@Sabityp]

ጭላዳ /Chelada/gelada surprised to see them in England " Colchester zoo.

[@stevesilver7437]

It almost seems like the regular media does not want people to know how great of a country Ethiopia is!

[@ambessashield9360]

Steve Gerardy charity is a multi billion business

[@virgil291]

@@ambessashield9360...... not o mention the wars.....

[@amanuel6047]

never ever

[@Abiti3131]

The whole Africa is uniting under America and Europe’s noses! We will be united and use our own resources, kick out all the foreign ngo’s .....

[@Dawitnegn]

Thanks man!!

[@jamilahadade4412]

Beautiful country Ethiopia , thanks for taking me there through your camera lens. Lots to see & sights of nature to appreciate. Coffee looked very tasty. Go bless you & protect you on your epic journeys. Greetings from New York City 🙏❤️😘👍🌃🧡💙🙉🐵🐒🐵🐵

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank you Jamila!

[@JerusalemAssefa]

As an Ethiopian, I sincerely appreciate your last few videos, displaying the true beauty of my beautiful country. Thank you so much, Nick! I will be sharing your video within my habesha community here in the states. Keep up the great work.

[@vbvermont]

Wow, Nick, what a fantastic edit! The drone footage is absolutely stunning! And the baboon montage was hilarious. Awesome harem. 😂 Seriously, though, the effort you put into preparing these videos for us does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. I’m learning so much about countries I’ve only heard of in very limited contexts and it’s refreshing to see another side of them. Thank you. 😀

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank you so much, appreciate you noticing the little things, means a lot to me, thanks again.

[@aestheticsbyjasmine940]

I second that ❤

[@612nadiya]

As an Ethiopian citizen, Im so proud of you for Choosing My beloved Country as a discovery of your trip. I Believe, You descoverd only one part of Ethiopian city of Gonder. Howervere, Ethiopia has so many citys that hasn't been discoverd by many Tourists in the past. No matter what, i Give you much respect and Love for doing what you did this blogs about my country Ethiopia. thank you so much.

[@AA-fw4kp]

I'm from England I would come soon to visit this great country Ethiopia

[@IndigoTraveller]

Do it!

[@addisababanazareth1525]

See Axum, gonder, bahrdar, debrezeyt/beshoftu/, hawassa ..

[@forestfox66]

@FRIENDLY JAPANESE BUSINESSMAN I am from England. I left decades ago. I would rather visit Japan!

[@PlanetDoug]

I noticed that a lot of people in the comments asked about the armed guard and why he was necessary. They ask if he was for protection from animals or from people. Well, based on my trip to the Simien Mountains, I'd say that strictly speaking, the armed guard isn't necessary at all. There was a time decades ago when there were armed bandits in these mountains. At that time, a rule was made that all visitors to the national park had to have an armed guard accompany them to prevent robberies. And that rule was just never changed. I think that these days, there is no need for an armed guard. There is little to no risk of an attack from animals or people in the national park. But the rule is still in place, and it is still enforced. In any event, it provides some local employment, and it adds some local color to your experience of the Simien Mountains. Few trekkers leave the park without a photo of their guard posing dramatically with his ancient AK-47.

[@bircruz555]

Truth be told, not many natives are keen on tourism. It is true in many countries. Its benefits are marginal. Western tourists fly western carriers, stay in western hotels and are chauffered around by their travel agency. What do locals get for all that intrusion? What do peasants on rural mountains gain from all the intrusion? Someone else is making the money. So, it is thought wise that they require hiring local help and infuse some of that money to them. Guides, cooks, muleteers etc....

[@desmondd1984]

@@yigo1010 Well...not with AK-47s, which hadn't been invented yet.

[@eastafricatotheworld]

I’m an Ethiopian, I never been to this mountains, I think 🤔 I’m a city boy 👦🏽 great 👍 vid thanks tho

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank you for watching!

[@shawnaali4823]

I need to see the ethiopian mountain I'm egyptian 🇪🇬 I've been to ethiopian but not beautiful mountains 😘

[@mekias7895]

I am from Ethiopia and I loved your videos, what a great adventure you always smiled and looked positive. Where ever you travel stay safe 👍

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank you Mekia!

[@arsemabamkaku3275]

I am crying cos u showing a good part of our country. And wher u go is North Ethiopia. People are very Honest people. U know they are good and traditional people.

[@HD-ty8ng]

Just stumbled across your channel and binge watched for an hour or so. I have the urge to tell you that you're an incredibly positive person from what I can see and that's great. You could so easily talk about the bad roads, poor hygiene situation or whatever is "different" in the countries you visit to where you are from like so many youtubers, but choose not to, and that makes your videos worth watching.

[@g-lighttravels5742]

Another “epic” video Nick! Ethiopia definitely looks like an amazing place to visit...love the close up hair shots too, crack me up!!

[@IndigoTraveller]

haha glad it made you chuckle!

[@solihabshamelaku5222]

You are amazing! Thank You for visiting our country!

[@shawnaali4823]

Egyptian 🇪🇬loves ethiopian 🇪🇹

[@elshadayone6193]

love you too

[@tesfamichael4514]

shawna Ali ❤❤❤yes we love the Coptic .

[@novayame5912]

we love Egyptian too

[@Owlnow6]

Hope you feel the same way once that blue Nile dries up.

[@mule-ethiopia8497]

We love u too our dear brother

[@mackmaster100]

First I did not know why I liked your vids but now I know that it is because they are so honest, raw and pure! Thanks for the work man, keep on going!

[@thelawsonfive]

Thanks mate. Love it. Don’t care how many times you say epic...because it is! Beautiful country and beautiful people.

[@KarinLynnBates]

I had no idea what various parts of Ethiopia looked like! This is so informative! And I cracked up at the music for the bachelor baboon. 😂 Good choice. 👍🏼👍🏼 Peace, Nick. And thanks, as always! ✌🏼🙏🏼💞

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank you Karin, Ethiopia is epic!

[@KarinLynnBates]

Indigo Traveller I would truly love to go one day. Thanks for showing all of us how incredible it is! ✌🏼

[@belindajowhitmore952]

what a contrast! the beauty of the animals, sky, mountain and a guide with a rifle!

[@mercy8048]

Thank you for sharing I am from Ethiopia but I never been at this place it looks beautiful thanks

[@joseamez849]

The music was also EPIC in this episode, I loved it 😍

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thanks Jose!

[@fireplayer0129]

Thank u for the absolutely beautiful view! Of the mountains! Then ‘“ Bump & Grind “ great timing for the song for the male Bamboo

[@DarielAres]

i'm from Brazil and I love yout videos man!

[@cruzin54321]

Another outstanding video. Loved how this scene played out: your disappointment about the clouds and then your use of music to tell the viewer they were about to disperse. Nice touch! Following from South Florida. As always, stay safe!

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank you, Christina!

[@Mohamed.Shaabann]

Dude this is one of ur best vlogs ever the view,timelapses,background music. Great work

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank you Griffin!

[@fox13393]

Watching your stories on my day off from work and sipping on my coffee, the best!!

[@waxanimacagahaygiibaa2814]

Wow my country is beautifull am from the east part which is mostly flat and semi desert. The northwestern highlands are simply epic will be there sometime in sha allah

[@ambessashield9360]

Wiil Hoog 💚💛❤️

[@ahmedabdi2065]

Ur country or occupied land hhhhh so funny

[@IndigoTraveller]

Yes, you must visit this lush area!

[@ahmedt8258]

Doqon, you are from Ogaden. Anyways, your state has finally adopted the true flag that represents Somali Ogaden and name.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

2:04 You've gone full Tintin, Nick! But that's cool, he liked to explore too.

[@IndigoTraveller]

Haha Tintin is my idol!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Excellent. Yeah I read tons of those books when I was a kid. I hadn't thought about it until just now, but I bet those books had an influence on my wanderlust....as well as other books I read.

[@nosplant1108]

They talked 2-3 times about you in amharic 😂😂(since I'm Ethiopian I understand) one guy was screaming Ferenj at 7:24 which means white person and another guy was like "his friends going to see those videos!" at 2:08

[@bero431]

What is your point?????

[@bruck2723]

አቃጣሪ

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Funny, thanks for the translations. At least they weren't insults.

[@linguafiqari]

እኔም ይህን ሰማሁት ሃሃ

[@Atomfrettchen]

Truly impressed by all these cinematics with the added music, great editing:)

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank yoU!

[@wasihunhailemichael9223]

I m from Ethiopia...currently living in Gondar...hope you had so much fun here...thnak you for promotion of our counttry so many wonderful things to see here i hope you will come back again ...and you didnt say anything our beautiful girls you didnt see one?

[@acidstain1058]

I want a career change now bro lol. Looks so much knowledge to be learned

[@IndigoTraveller]

Haha, go for it!

[@marinabassi3767]

What a great idea to add drone scenes, and I liked the music you choose to go with each different footage very much too. Ethiopia looks amazing, enjoy the rest of your stay !

[@IndigoTraveller]

Cheers Marina!

[@carmengomez6035]

One of my favorites so far, seems so distant, loved the beautiful Green hills and the baboons. Take care.

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank you Carmen, very distant!

[@danieltolessa6962]

It's very a good content. Well done on the video editing and shown Ethiopia in detail As a suggestion it would be great if you add Ethiopian traditional songs in between. Still keep it going 👍👍👍

[@ETBeMore]

My Beloved beautiful Ethiopia 💕

[@eilidhmccann6651]

These videos make me want to go to Ethiopia so much more! If you are going to be in Africa for a while, I can highly recommend Ghana! The people are so friendly, the coasts and Eastern Region are so beautiful and their whole culture is fascinating :) thanks for the beautiful videos!

[@abenezer3869]

awesome perspective of ethiopia! My dads family lives like 2 hours from Gonder.

[@dawitmolla6034]

thank you so much for visiting home.....wishing you all the best and safe conditions on your way.

[@renevitos7936]

Great quality video. Ethiopia looking great also.

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thanks Rene!

[@arsemabamkaku3275]

Thank you as Ethiopian.

[@dianearn]

I never know Ethiopia has a great stunning nature until I watched this. I thought Africa is all deserts. Also the drone shot was epic!

[@ለታመኑትዘመንአመጣ]

lol search it on KZbin more northern Ethiopia you will be amaze

[@dianearn]

@@ለታመኑትዘመንአመጣ I'm sure I need to go out more haha. Indeed Ethiopia amazed me

[@lilvenice]

the landscape on that country is stunning. everything was real nice

[@kerrykerr1210]

Excellent adventure! Your tour guide was way cool, ak47 and all. Ethiopia is beautiful. The coffee is very strong. Nick do you have a Twitter account?. 🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thanks Kerry! No Twitter

[@kerrykerr1210]

@@IndigoTraveller please consider. It would be fun flowing along via another source of social media. 😉

[@davemcguigan218]

Was the coffee superb since Ethiopia is suppose to have great coffee? Made me want to get another cup at 10:15 am Saturday morning! Always stay safe my friend!!!

[@IndigoTraveller]

coffee is incredible in Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee after all

[@PlanetDoug]

As Indigo Traveller pointed out, Ethiopia is known as the birthplace of coffee, and drinking coffee is a large part of Ethiopian culture. If you travel through Ethiopia, you will likely be invited to join local families for the coffee ceremony or "buna enfelal" Grass and flowers are spread on the floor, and participants sit down around a low table. A woman of the household usually presides, and the coffee is made from fresh, green coffee beans. The hostess will roast the beans on a thick pan over an open fire. The smell is amazing, and the hostess might even blow the smoke towards the participants so they can appreciate the coffee aroma. Sometimes they will burn special incense, too. Once the beans are roasted, the hostess will grind them up with a wooden mortar and pestle. The coffee is then brewed in a tall, clay pot called a jebena. You can see a jebena in Indigo Traveller's video. The coffee he has in the morning is being poured from a traditional jebena. The coffee is brewed three times, and a cup of coffee is served to all the participants each time. The first brew is the strongest, and each subsequent brew is a bit weaker. Each brew has a different name. When I was in Ethiopia, I was told that in Amharic the first brew was called "abol." The second was called "tona." And the third was called "baraka." I think there are different names in the various languages of Ethiopia. Even pouring the coffee is done in a special way during the coffee ceremony. Just as in Indigo Traveller's video, the coffee is poured from about 12 inches above the small cups. Usually, there will be many participants in the ceremony, and there will be lots of cups crowded onto a wooden tray. The hostess will pour coffee into all the cups at the same time in a single stream by just moving the jebena from cup to cup quickly while pouring from 12 inches above them. In some places they add sugar to the coffee. Or they might add salt or even a traditional butter. Sometimes snacks, like a type of popcorn, are served along with the coffee. It's a time for the family and neighbors to socialize and chat and enjoy a good cup of coffee, but it also has elements of a performance, and the hostess can be praised for her style and skill at making coffee. Taking part in the coffee ceremony is an enjoyable part of visiting Ethiopia.

[@cruzin54321]

The Cycling Canadian THANK YOU for taking the time to write such an insightful reply!

[@davemcguigan218]

Thanks for the great insight! I love great tasting coffee! By the way there are some beautiful scenes in the country side with the hills and mountains. Plus the people seem nice and polite and very friendly!

[@PlanetDoug]

@@cruzin54321 You're welcome. My own trip to Ethiopia is one of the highlights of my life, so I always enjoy talking about it. Indigo Traveller's video brought back a lot of memories. :)

[@poutygorilla2698]

Stunning landscape

[@artman7780]

That place looks amazing! 😍

[@IndigoTraveller]

It truly was!

[@susaaklilu7536]

I'm from Ethiopia but I have never been to this place thank you for posting

[@tranceworld4057]

I recommend you to go to Danakil Depression (dallol), not far from where you at right now! it's the most unique place on earth!!

[@christinekrebs2420]

Thank you for another amazing video! I love the editing and all the wonderful footage of the animals.

[@MikaelChoi]

I am from Ethiopia. I assume you didn't have any luck with the weather probably because you went there sometime between may and september. It's crazy winter rain and hail season through those months.

[@sickpit138]

Wow those mountains are lush. Can't wait to visit.

[@riskdesigns]

Thumbs up before I watched it 👍🏻

[@bamlakworku8980]

Thank you for the videos. It is so accurate how you showed the people, the places they were all simply amazing watching all he three videos and wishing they were longer man. I want to go back and see my village and people and have coffee. Greetings from Sweden

[@wubiACHE]

"Fereng! Fereng!" Omg, I laughed so hard. Great video as always.

[@marioancic]

Epic video Nick! Keep up the good work and stay safe

[@LZmiljoona]

So few people travel africa, I don't see many vloggers go there (except ZA or glamping). It's amazing to see more here! :)

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thanks, LZ, epic continent.

[@elaine4415]

Beautiful view enjoyed thanks

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank you, Elaine!

[@hearer2795]

Sweet shots, loving Ethiopia

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thanks Debbie!

[@lanasa265]

Crazy good video as always!! Thank you for another amazing video 🙌

[@suzanahope5142]

So beautiful and I'm so in love with your chanale!!! Also I'm in awe of your editing 😮

[@reaner3974]

aaaaaaaa nick you continue to amaze me , i can see from the smile on your face the enjoyment you are feeling inside ,,, as always a great view of your surroundings , BE SAFE , BE WELL

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank you, Dennis!

[@ephrathahi]

Thanks for the tour Nick!

[@AfrikanTraveller]

Great stuff. Please come to Kenya.. I will take you around.

[@IndigoTraveller]

Stay tuned!

[@AfrikanTraveller]

@@IndigoTraveller cool.. I will be waiting

[@danyyboye]

Stunning scenes. You're doing an amazing job taking us along with your adventures. Feels like I was there. Something about how you do what you do. Raw, in a good way. Keep it up and THANKS!

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank you Mike, that means a lot to me ❤️

[@amanuelaychew4871]

Huge potential for tourism and film industry!!!!

[@bekeledaba787]

Thank you so much mister for sharing this video. Pls don't pay attention to some crazy duds who negatively comment in here. Keep up the good work.

[@winteriscoming90]

Many years ago I can remember Ethiopia was suffering from major famine, wars and poverty. Millions died .... Much better now..

[@dyannedelancey9738]

😂😂😂 bump and grind mood music for the gelados, classic Nick!

[@jacobsmith5543]

This is really badass. Love from Nepal 🇳🇵

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thanks Jacob!

[@micheles8947]

Why is this guy not on National Geographic? His editing is amazing! I enjoy the journeys. Wow!

[@micheles8947]

🇱🇷🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@trancazia]

He who Dares wins!!! awesome footage Nick, love the editing, which can't be easy being out on the road. Thank you so much : @ )

[@IndigoTraveller]

Appreciate that, thank you Trancer!

[@trancazia]

Stay safe Nick Thank you. I'm flying out to Manila for a month Monday, third time for me this year, your a great inspiration mate, Take Care, Bill : @ )

[@marcosdomingos2633]

As always, a great video, Nick :D

[@acidstain1058]

Hey indigo i love the channel u are the first i ever subscribed too im not very social but im hooked to this. U hv a great personality and style bout u. If ur ever in vallejo,california look me up u cn stay wit me and the family we'll show u around. The names jeramy btw. Keep it up bro ur awsome at wat u do 😀

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thank you, Jeremy, appreciate your invitation!

[@Belkan2087]

The men with the rifle was protecting the animals from hunters? Or is the frontier with other county?

[@Aprilforevergreen]

Ethiopia is sooo beautiful

[@Snowl30pard]

Lmaao man when your driver was honking at the people right in front of him, awesome experience! Thanks for sharing brotha. Cheers

[@IndigoTraveller]

Haha so ruthless with that horn! Cheers Connor!

[@VREmirate]

Sweet episode, really nice to see you off the beaten path :)

[@bashanborlangkhongshei2851]

You are really a HARDCORE TRAVELER xD..n WOW ETHIOPIA is incredible...most of all i like the people they were very friendly..indeeed...really really awesome maybe if have other thoughts of travelling please do come to MEGHALAYA, INDIA in the NORTH EAST - INDIA...its very nice and i'm also from here..its gonna be awesome here too xD

[@quadpumped34]

that "big ass assault rifle" is an AK-47, looks like. Some very scenic views and awesome mountain cliffs right there, but a generally dangerous area for tourists I guess ,thats why a guard escorts you all the way. You're doing some crazy travel stuff, dude. Cheers.

[@abelmelese8384]

You should definitely visit the monolithic churches of Lalibela! You’d get great drone footage from there.

[@EmAViking]

So when are you coming to Sweden? Might not be quite as unique as Ethiopia. But we have mountains, and northern lights. I can take you horseback riding if you're up for something like that. I'm totally living vicariously through your videos, as I don't have the guts to go to some of these absolutely awesome places you've been to (on my own at least). Not to mention how awesome your footage is.

[@janehanna7968]

Beautiful scenery. Truly epic!

[@danielperkins4610]

Send me some coffee, Thanks!!

[@IndigoTraveller]

Ok mate, will do, it is on the way to you now.

[@alemayehutafess7777]

Sidama, Yirgacheffe, jimma and Harar which one from these variety

[@_S.H_]

Nick, one thing I noticed in your videos is that you don't write the locations you visit in the title or description. I hope in the future you do that, not just to help us easily identify these locations, but it might also attract additional views to your videos.

[@Jstar697]

My ancestral homeland Semien love it I plan to visit with hiking boots ofcourse!

[@rwksummit]

Absolutely awesome video u are so lucky to get this chance to see what it's really like.

[@jasonbourne2365]

Hey you captured some awesome footage. I want to make the most of my next trip there. What devices are you using? And I'm really surprised it is raining that much this late in the season.

[@sinkiayano1302]

Thanks to visit our country 💚💛❤ so beautiful video 🎬🎥

[@buba03]

Man this is better then national geographic channel. Wish you the best. Be safe. ✌

[@andreahixson6408]

4:10 Your videos are starting to look like Planet Earth. So cool!

[@IndigoTraveller]

thank you!

[@kijanadogo5817]

Rains down in Africa. Ethiopia is beautiful

[@keithwilson3388]

Beautiful country side , nice video Nick, Thankyou

[@belizeguy]

It all looks interesting, the people , that coffee, but that altitude would keep me near a bed or hammock ! Awesome !

[@sheilakay7]

Woah Ethiopia is so beautiful. Has some of the most beautiful people (read women) too..

[@ahsanhabibpatwary7299]

Beautiful, beautiful and beautiful, how good the scenery is! It gives me ecstasy. Epic tour Nick.

[@IndigoTraveller]

Epic location mate!

[@AnubisAnoup]

Awesome soundtrack and places! Hey Nick have you ever been to South America?

[@onecooldude954]

That place is beautiful

[@IndigoTraveller]

It is beautiful!

[@onecooldude954]

@Lifwerne ...haha,you want the beauty to disappear I see.

[@DjIceCnS]

i really love your humor!

[@IndigoTraveller]

Thanks :)

[@TheColonyRed]

Love your editing style