The view of the Dareda valley from higher ground in Bashanet is absolutely beautiful--billowing clouds in the blue sky, the broad landscape in shades of browns and rusts and greens.
But at this time of year the clear, sharp picture may fool you. . .
Just drive for a few minutes on the road (especially behind another vehicle), and the air isn’t quite as crisp and clear!
These poor villagers are transporting fresh-cut sugar cane on the road, too. I feel sorry for them every time someone passes them. No dust masks out here!
