Janissa was born in Bonga, in the Kaffa Region of Ethiopia. Bonga is located just southwest of Jimma in the Keficho Shekicho Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region (often abbreviated as SNNPR). Bonga sits upon a hill in the upper Barta valley, with an elevation of 1714 meters above sea level. Bonga is the administrative center of the Keficho Shekicho Zone with a population of approximately 20,000. Its capital is Awassa.
The neighboring area is known for hot springs, caves and waterfalls. There are fourteenth century ruins associated with the former Kingdom of Kaffa. The city is a center for the buying of honey and cardamom.
Another family and I hired someone to travel there for us and take photos of the orphanage where our girls first stayed, and to collect other information and photos for our daughters when they are older. I wanted to share some of those photos so you get an idea of where my little girl might have grown up had her life taken another direction. I hope you enjoy this slideshow.
2 comments:
FANTASTIC pictures. I can't wait till we can take our girls back together and visit these places. :)
Wow - I loved this! Thanks for sharing.
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