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Mursi Tribe in Omo Valley 057

The next day we leave early for the Mursi tribe, because we want to go as far as possible, and the information about the road conditions are very vague. So we start in the morning and immediately are slowed down…

Addis Ababa and Lake Langano 055

On a new bridge we cross over the Blue Nile and make the break after the bridge to enjoy the view of the Nile. The Blue Nile rises in the highlands of Ethiopia and during the rainy season from August…

Bahir Dar on Lake Tana. 054

We organize a boat trip to the Lake Tana island monasteries. In the morning we leave. In a nutshell, with a very nice boat man and three other participants, we start to the first island. Our first monastery is Entos…

Lalibela – Monasteries 053

Lalibela is our next destination. The animals and humans have not yet adapted to the higher speeds on tar, therefore, extreme care is necessary while driving. In the mountainous hinterland beyond Adigrat Bine and Bodo want to visit a rock…

Axum 052

The fallen stela was already broken at the time of its construction. Stelae are markers of tombs. Over time they have developed into high-rise buildings decorated with entrance door and floors, similar to the houses as they are found in…

Ethiopian highlands 051

The Ethiopian highlands are of rugged beauty, sparsely populated, averaging over 2,000 meters above sea level. Only a few roads go from north to south, little traffic, therefore gravel roads, only maintained rarely. Ethiopia spends little money for infrastructure, mountain…

Ethiopian Roads 050

Soon after Gondar begins one of the most breathtaking areas of Ethiopia. The area is becoming increasingly inhospitable and rough, the villages poorer, the Ethiopian roads worse. We have heard a lot about the North, boundless poverty coupled with wonderful…

Gondar 049

The next morning we leave Tim and Kim Village and heading back on the gravel road. Roads are often washed away and you have to dodge around the area, this time we just have to pass a dry river bed.…

Lake Tana 048

Soon the paved road goes over into a gravel road. But it is in good condition and we can drive comfortably with 60 km / h. After about an hour we reach Gorgora, from here it is about half an…