Ideal08:
Congratulations!!!
I just read your thread and it really hit home to me. Stepping out on faith and being honest with God and yourself about what you want in life and what you TRULY desire can bring the most wonderful of blessings.
I am glad you are going to Ethiopia to do meaningful work.
I am currently in South Africa conducting AIDS research for the Human Science Research Council, which is funded by the nelson Mandela Fdn., and the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. It is absolutely beautiful. Yesterday (Saturday) I climbed Table Mountain in Cape Town.
http://www.tropicalisland.de/travel_south-africa.html
How long will you be here? Give me your information when you get here (Africa). I will be traveling to Northeast Africa while here. Or you can keep in touch via e-mail.
Enjoy your journey...I am!