Comments for Katie Prescott

Comment on The Historical North and My Birthday by Sebastyanos Beyene

Sebastyanos Beyene — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:57:19 +0000

Katie,
Crashed into your blog by chance,and found it compelling read about my (other)country.I am glad that you pretty much covered the essentials,and would be great if you can do round 2!!
Well done,
Sebastian,
London.

Comment on Lovespoons by Carl Morris

Carl Morris — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:25:52 +0000

Nice vid, don't forget St Dwynwen's Day on 25th January! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Dwynwen

Comment on Addis Thoughts by Charlie

Charlie — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:46:08 +0000

Katie,
Done good!
At least as well as anyone could describe Addis Ababa. One can not adequately describe the sounds, smells, squalor, beauty, sense of history, sense of poverty, sense of hopelessness, sense of excitement………………nothing quite adds up. It is a bit like a joke that doesn’t translate:

Salem,
Charlie

Comment on Ethiopian Saints by Yihenew

Yihenew — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:34:11 +0000

you show interesting wall paintings, the painting is from lake Tana monastries especially Zegie peninsula monastry. I grew here. Still now I haven’t seen any historical places but when I look your wab site, It helps to know Ethiopia very well. Thanks.

Comment on Ashetan Maryam by Tom

Tom — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:29:29 +0000

This is amazing, Katie. I’m dead jealous! I’m glad to hear Cardiff is going well..
Tom x

Comment on Lalibela by Jasp

Jasp — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:46:52 +0000

When I grow up I want to be that priest in the sunglasses. Between him, the latest lot of photographs and the Queen Victoria story I think you’ve just about topped the Jesuits post. Good show.

Comment on Lalibela by Esubalew

Esubalew — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:49:17 +0000

IT AMAZING , IT VERY LOVELY TO VISIT YOUR WEB

Comment on Fasilidas’ Castle by Jasp

Jasp — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:11:50 +0000

For very obvious reasons this is my favourite post in the entire Ethiopia blog so far; you’ll have your work cut out for you if you’ve any intention of topping it (in my eyes) before you’re back in Blighty. Jesuits, military history, Indo-Portuguese influences on architecture — if I didn’t know better I’d almost say you were pandering to my enthusiasms here…. Pedro Páez (Susneyos’s, or Sissinius’s, shrewdly suave spiritual advisor) is of course one of the very great Jesuit missionaries — shame his successor Fr. Mendes SJ was such a Muppet.

Comment on Ethiopian Saints by Jasp

Jasp — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:07:13 +0000

All this stuff on the Monasteries and on Ethiopian Christianity is superb — esp. certain of the images.

Comment on Simien Mountains National Park by Jasp

Jasp — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:05:01 +0000

You do realise what danger you’re in of turning into Joan Eyres-Monsell at this point — which is in truth no bad thing.

Comment on The Historical North and My Birthday by Ed Thompson

Ed Thompson — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:39:10 +0000

the fuzziness about birthdays seems to be pan-african – it makes me laugh when certain african footballers , who seem to have been around for ever and look about 35 with a few wrinkles already on their face , claim to be ’21′ so they can command higher prices in the transfer market – and noone can disprove it!

ive decided to take a leaf out of their book – my own birthdate has suddenly become shrouded in mystery. for the purposes of my new CV, i am ’11′ , making a university degree and 2 years as a financial analyst seem quite breathtaking, for someone so young…

happy birthday btw ! X

Comment on The Historical North and My Birthday by Jasp

Jasp — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:15:58 +0000

It’s officially your birthday (in GMT at least) so felicitations to you, and congratulations to myself for remembering that there was no way you’d be able to check Facebook today. Thumbs down to me, though, for having failed to realise till right now that you probably don’t have internet access at the moment. Be that as it may, Happy Birthday.

Comment on The Historical North and My Birthday by Mitchell Stewart

Mitchell Stewart — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:49:08 +0000

Hi Katie – this is absolutely fascinating (and you’re a great writer). I too held some of the same preconceptions about Ethiopia, it’s good to hear about the sense of national pride. I’m also quite interested to hear how it sounds like some things can be very modern, whilst others quite antiquated and poor (for someone who has never been anywhere in Africa, the notions are always of widespread famine and poverty). Very cool blog… and Happy Birthday!

On the wine front – I can’t find Barolo in Calgary. I may not have gone to right wine shop yet, however on my search thus far, nothing. Not impressed.

Comment on Bonfire Night by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:38:27 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on The Historical North and My Birthday by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:37:06 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on The Historical North and My Birthday by Glen Forbes

Glen Forbes — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:15:48 +0000

Hi Katie I hope you liked the hostel – thanks for offering to support Musbah with his scholarship application. This could be a real opportunity for him. As I mentioned on the phone I will be having a direct meeting with the person who heads up admissions in Abu Dhabi so that may help his application. The start date is September 2010 so he will attend university in Addis this year whatever happens. Have a great time in the North. Best wishes
Glen

Comment on Khat by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:22:55 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on The Selam Bus by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:21:08 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on The Mystery of Power by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:18:55 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on FARANJO! (n) White Foreigner, Harari dialect by Jasp

Jasp — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:23:37 +0000

Rimbaud’s house looks extraordinary. What a Patrick Leigh Fermor-style discovery to make…. I’m ignoring the fact that it’s probably a tourist trap roughly as authentic as a Minoan fresco ‘restored’ by Arthur Evans’s lads, it seems like just the sort of place a gun-running poet should live and that’s the important part. And the view!

Comment on FARANJO! (n) White Foreigner, Harari dialect by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:39:43 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on Debre Zeit by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:38:07 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on The Former Women Fuel Wood Carriers Association by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:37:43 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on The School Projects by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:36:55 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on Ethiopian Time by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:34:28 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on Hills of Addis by Ed Thompson

Ed Thompson — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:28:22 +0000

looks amazing!

Comment on Beetles crawl all over Addis by Jasp

Jasp — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:05:03 +0000

The minibus photo: Jesus, raindrops, and Punch Buggies.

A thing of beauty is a joy forever….

Comment on Teddy Afro by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:51:15 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on Beetles crawl all over Addis by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:50:34 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on Teddy Afro by Steve James

Steve James — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:47:53 +0000

The blog is terrific Katie. Am sitting here at Palliser House thinking how contrast our environments are.

This is a great thing you’re doing, smiler

Comment on Hills of Addis by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:46:08 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on Hailesilassie’s Quest by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:45:18 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on Playtime by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:43:55 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on Playtime by Victor Perez

Victor Perez — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:17:45 +0000

Good to hear bout your adventures. Keep it up. We miss you around here but know this trip will do you good. keep writing, we are Prescottized! loves and take care of yourself v

Comment on Playtime by Jasp

Jasp — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:16:35 +0000

I say, at least let us know how to say ‘Right Hand Yellow’ in Amharic. Be jolly unfair to hold out on that sort of detail….

Comment on Playtime by John Prescott

John Prescott — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:35 +0000

Katie, lovely blog, thanks for these interesting comments. John P (aka uncle)

Comment on Musbah by Simon Trend

Simon Trend — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:27:52 +0000

I agree with Musbah – you are both clearly mad!

Comment on Playtime by Stephanie Ferrario

Stephanie Ferrario — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:15:27 +0000

Katie, how wonderful to read your first experiences and I am so happy you are having a great time, as do our children by the looks of the photos….GREAT!
Degafa, who is in your photo playing is the cutest and he needs lots of hugs…I am very sad not to be there with you girls but thank you both very much for volunteering with Jenna in Addis and with our projects – it will make a world of a difference to the children and to us, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Big hugs all around
Steph

Comment on Why Ethiopia? by Vassos

Vassos — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:26:30 +0000

What an amazing experience Katie, and a very worthy one too. I read your blog with interest, having spent a week in Ethiopia last year and having been ‘blown away’ by what I saw – Lalibela, Axum, Gondar as well as Addis. All the best, Vassos (Ileana’s brother)

Comment on Why Ethiopia? by Dot Mundy

Dot Mundy — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:24:12 +0000

Hi Katie, will follow this with interest. Africa heaves and sighs with poverty . Stephanie Ferrario is to be admired for getting out there and making a difference and how special that you can share in this experience and also give her support.It is tough going in Africa.Love Dot x x x

Comment on Why Ethiopia? by Miles Morland

Miles Morland — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:02:39 +0000

hi kates – about the request for the emperor’s voice, a recording of which is meant to be in the british museum. i’ve contacted Jonathan King who is head of Africa at the BM and who owes me a favour and will let you know what he says. if he can find it i’ve asked for a recording / disc to be made.

glad you’re doing so many fantatsic things.

hope the wot n njera isn’t getting you down . . .

xxMiles

Comment on Playtime by Shazmeister General

Shazmeister General — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:51:34 +0000

Beautiful Miss Prescott!
Lovely to read up on your amazing time there, seems like you have packed in so much already in such a short space of time! Love the photos! Hope all is well sweets, look forward to reading more!
Miss you lots, thinking of you..S x x

Comment on Hills of Addis by John E Prescott

John E Prescott — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:10:37 +0000

Excellent post!

Comment on Merkato by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:12:58 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on Home by John E P

John E P — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:15:56 +0000

Wow.

People complain so much about administration in Britain but crikey…

Love the pictures!

Comment on Why Ethiopia? by Simon Trend

Simon Trend — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:30:25 +0000

Hi Katie. Glad to see you got there safe. Boy you can type! Keep safe. S x

Comment on Why Ethiopia? by Catherine Crowfoot

Catherine Crowfoot — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:44:04 +0000

Hi Katie

I guess you must have arrived by now? How is it going? What’s it like?

Cathy xx

Comment on Why Ethiopia? by Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:27:32 +0000

AWOOGA!

Comment on Why Ethiopia? by Rafael Cortes

Rafael Cortes — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:26:04 +0000

Good on you Katie,
Stay in touch and look forward to reading more soon!

Raf

Comment on Why Ethiopia? by Sophie G

Sophie G — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:56:42 +0000

It might be too late, and you might have already read it, but “The Emperor” by Rsyzard Kapuscinski is a really good book about Selassie and Ethiopia. And it’s short. Good luck! I’ll keep tracking your blog for updates.

Comment on Why Ethiopia? by AlexAxe

AlexAxe — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:02:17 +0000

Hi,
Thank you! I would now go on this blog every day!