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Ethiopia

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Babile camel and cattle market is a place that brings together different ethnic groups: the Afar (with their camels and distinctive knives), the Oromo, the Amhara, Gurage and Argoba.
A new friend curious about this big camera I am carrying. They love seeing a photos of themselves. Many times for the first time seeing themselves.
Ladies selling Khat to chew.
Entrance up the dirt road to the Babile Market
The market is bi weekly and draws large crowds each meet.
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The beauty of the moment is seeing so many colorful garments warn by the women of the different tribes.
Lots of goats for sale.
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A goat herder very proud of his herd.
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They wanted their photos taken. Once I showed them the photos crowds gathered to have more photos taken of everyone. You had to move on or you were mobbed by the numbers.
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Amazing how they kept their herds tight together.
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Notice the wall. This wall separated the Camels from all other animals being sold.
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Lots and lots of camels were being negotiated for purchase..

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