Gondar - Rest Day
Sick.
The only thing of note is that at one point, when feeling "less sick," I ventured out of the hotel, into town, and got my hair cut at a very local place. Very short, never been this short! Did have enough energy to joke and tease with the barber. 
Told him I wanted to have a poofy-head haircut, with just one fluff of hair in front, in sympathy with the style I've seen on Ethiopian kids. Fortunately, he didn't take me seriously. In fact, he told me that this was a "village style" and they don't wear that style in towns. Here is a picture of a typical poofy head hair style - very popular! Haircut was a real bargain too - cost $1.25. The barber apologized for the price. Said his usual price is only 90 cents, but he charged extra because I wanted him to use scissors rather than shears and a razor.
Told him I wanted to have a poofy-head haircut, with just one fluff of hair in front, in sympathy with the style I've seen on Ethiopian kids. Fortunately, he didn't take me seriously. In fact, he told me that this was a "village style" and they don't wear that style in towns. Here is a picture of a typical poofy head hair style - very popular! Haircut was a real bargain too - cost $1.25. The barber apologized for the price. Said his usual price is only 90 cents, but he charged extra because I wanted him to use scissors rather than shears and a razor.
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