After 3 amazing days in Lalibela we headed north to Mekele, the jumping off point for tours to the Danakil Depression.
Harar- Eastern Ethiopia
After Marieke and Jon left for Lalibela on their very early bus, Cheryl and I had a lazy morning, enjoying the superb buffet breakfast at our hotel and got a free ride to the airport with their airport shuttle at…
Christmas & Camping in Lalibela, Ethiopia: Part 1
Being in Lalibela, Ethiopia on Christmas Day (January 7th) is an experience of a lifetime for many. Jon and I were lucky enough to experience it while staying at Jegoley’s Family Eco-Camp
The Amazing Race from Bahir Dar to Christmas in Lalibela
Everyone wants to be in Lalibela for January 7th, also known as Christmas Day. With tens of thousands of people determined to be there, getting there is half the battle.
Sharing Beds in Bahir Dar
After exploring the palaces of Gondar we headed further south to Bahir Dar to explore the monasteries of Lake Tana and see the Blue Nile Falls.
Losing Garments in Gondar
It took about 4 hours by minibus to get from Debark to Gondar. Jon was spat on by the passenger in front of him who was aiming out the window, but missed. I had spent the trip wondering what was…
How to Hike the Simien Mountains Independently- and Save (Some) Money
I was determined to do the Simien Mountains without joining a tour. Partly because I knew it would be cheaper, particularly for a group, and partly because most people joined a tour, so I wanted to buck the trend. The…
Nearing a boiling point- Navigating the Simien Mountains
Simiens Post 1 of 2- Guest post by Cheryl Williams Of all the planning, researching and discussion we’d had about Ethiopia for the past number of months, the thing we probably focused the most on was hiking in the Simien…
Avoiding the stellae dogs of Aksum
After our good bus karma in getting to Hawzen, we knew the trip to Aksum would not be as smooth. After 30 minutes on our second minibus (and our second argument about not paying for bags), we heard a faint…
The Hassles of Hawzen
I had been warned that Ethiopia was a bit of a hassle. But I also figured that I had just spent months traveling around Africa, and so would be fairly prepared. This experience helped, but it also meant I was…