I was told “Apple computers do not get viruses…” this may be true, but they sure do have operating system failures, which, in my opinion, is much more frustrating.
About a week ago my computer wouldn’t turn on. This was pretty crappy timing considering that same day I received permission from Sister Maria to do a documentary on Asco, the Mother Teresa orphanage where I work (I have been trying to get this permission since September). After a lot of praying, trying different keyboard tricks and inserting start up disks, talking with folks in the states, explaining the problem to friends and friends of friends in Addis who love their Apples, no one had any idea what was wrong with my computer.
To make a long story short, Amanuel A, the only Apple Product Professional in Ethiopia, is a lifesaver. He patiently figured out why my MacBook Pro was so sick and he nursed it back to health. He was an answer to many people’s prayers and I am SO thankful for his education and kindness.
Since my data is locked with a keychain password (highest level security) he was not able to open any of my information, but he put a new hard drive in my computer and instructed me to go to the apple store when I get home to have them unlock the info.
If you are ever in Ethiopia and have some computer issues (He knows Apple well, but he also fixed other computers) Amanuel is your man. He has an office in Tele, in the same building at GreenView.
After I finish loading programs, downloading countless emails and getting organized again, I plan to spend the next 5 weeks I am in Ethiopia to work on 2 photo documentary projects.
Thank you, Amanuel A, for making this possible 
