We have had a fun day today here in Ethiopia with our new little blessing, Joshua Battle. We loaded Joshua into his Ergo, and went to see some sights today.

We went first to a national museum and saw many items originally owned by one of the emperors of Ethiopia who defended the nation and kept them from being conquered by Italy. We saw their home as well as their royal banquet hall. We saw the crowns of the emperors and also expensive gifts given to them by other dignitaries. This opulent palace sits on top of Mt. Entoto there in Addis Ababa.

Pictures of the palace:

After seeing the palace museum, we went to the Lion Zoo, a small city zoo there in Addis.

It was a day full of family fun. After that we came home and played a while in our room, and then went upstairs to a little playroom on the top floor. Joshua had a ball!

One more day ’til we bring him home to his new home in Texas. 🙂

Blessings to everyone!