Ethiopia

In 2012 travelled to the country of Ethiopia on the north east coast of Africa. This trip predates the establishment of this Blog but highlights of the trip are displayed here to gain experience in blog creation and for testing purposes.

The Ethiopian highlands; home to the Gelada baboons.

 

View of the Simien Mountains in the distance.

 

Further view of the spectacular Simien Mountains.

 

The spectacular Awash Falls, Southeastern Ethiopia.

 

Accompanying guard for the hike through the Simien Mountains.

 

A child from the highlands of Ethiopia.

 

Hiking guide Iggy taking a rest from gringo visitiors.

Volcanic plugs on the road to Gondor.

 

Blue Nile falls (Tis Isat) at the source of the Blue Nile, Lake Tana and the local soccer team.

 

Tis Isat Falls, the "Niagara Falls" of Ethiopia

Local iconography in the monasteries along Lake Tana. Villagers collecting water from Lake Tana.

 

Local Ethiopian art depicting religious themes.

The rock hewn churches of Lalibela

The monumental stelae of Aksum

The supposed resting place of the real Ark of the Covenant, Aksum

 

Further view of the rock hewn churches of Lalibela.

 

Approaching sunset on the Ethiopian savannah.

More religious art, monastries near Lake Tana.

More scenes of the Simien Mountains

 

The local markets

 

Rimbaud's house, Harar. The artist is said to have lived here at some time.

 

The Emperor Haille Selaisse's church, tomb and scenes from the palace

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