Just
20kms from my apartment, up through Sidist Kilo the new and shiny Yaya Africa
Athletes Village. I meet up with Ginger Warrior and family once they finish in
church.
At 2500+ metres, it sells itself as a high
altitude training centre for Africa’s athletic elite, but today when i visit, there is a
massive wedding going on in the grounds, with not an athlete in sight – just a
mix of Ethiopian socialites and and a small scattering of ferengi sitting on their asses in the sun.
They offer US$55 packages including 3 meals
a day, free use of sauna, steam room and gym, and coaching and running guides.
The food is reasonably priced but not very tasty or special and you can also
ride horses. They have 16 modern but unexciting rooms.
The air is clean and fresh, and the gardens
are beautiful.
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