Minnesota Fun Fact
The world’s first Super Computer, introduced in 1963, was designed by Control Data Corp of Minneapolis (source)
Departure Airport: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD/HAAB)
Arrival Airport: Malabo International Airport (SSG/FSGL)
Aircraft: Airbus A350-900
Airline: Ethiopian
Flight Time: 4:01
Server: Expert
Boarding a bit late after our aircraft arrived behind scheduled from Johannesburg
A very turbulent climb out from Addis Ababa
Cruising at 38,000 feet over the Ethiopian highlands. This is the first place coffee was every cultivated, so if you enjoy a cup of it in the morning, you’ve got Ethiopia to thank
A view from the tail over South Sudan, the world’s youngest county
Passing Yaoundé, the capital city of Cameroon. Fun fact: Cameroon contains 90% of the Africa’s ecosystems, climates, and landscapes. It’s often called “Africa in Miniature” for this reason
Absolutely ridiculously beautiful scenery as we cross out over the Atlantic for a short oceanic crossing before arriving in Malabo.
Turning base for Equatorial Guinea’s capital. Equatorial Guinea is geographically unique. Most of its landmass is actually on the African continent, but its largest city and capital are on a small island 100 miles to the northwest off the coast of Cameroon.
More stunning views on final. The volcano dead ahead is Mount Cameroon, on the African mainland
Welcome to Equatorial Guinea! This is the only country in Africa with Spanish as its official language
parked at the terminal for a couple hours before we go back to Ethiopia
