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Day eleven in Lalibela as the town prepares for Meskel. Dawit walks the ridge to Asheton Maryam, navigates the new conservation footbridges at the rock churches, and reflects on th…

As Meskel approaches, Dawit explores the green slopes of Asheton Maryam, reflects on the rhythm of pilgrimage in Lalibela, and shares practical tips for navigating the town’s costs…

Dawit navigates the rainy tail-end of Kiremt in Lalibela, observing conservation scaffolding on the rock-hewn churches and the early yellow carpets of adey abeba daisies ahead of M…

Dawit navigates the tail end of the kiremt rains in Lalibela, walking the new footbridges to Bete Giyorgis, discussing the economics of church conservation, and reflecting on the l…

Day seven in Lalibela. Dawit walks the muddy paths between the rock-hewn churches, noting the new footbridges and scaffolding from conservation projects, while reflecting on the rh…

Dawit explores the new infrastructure at Lalibela's rock-hewn churches, hikes to Asheton Maryam for ridge views, and navigates the practicalities of living in the Amhara highlands…

Day five in Lalibela: navigating the new footbridges between the rock-hewn churches, hiking Asheton Maryam at dawn, and settling into the rhythm of the Lasta highlands. ☕ Enjoying…

Dawit hikes to Asheton Maryam monastery for panoramic views of the Lasta massif, explores the quieter cave churches around Yimrehane Kristos, and reflects on the rhythm of life in…

Dawit explores Lalibela three days after Enkutatash, reflecting on the lingering celebrations, the cost of the church pass, and the rhythm of daily life in the Amhara highlands. ☕…

Dawit wakes to Enkutatash in Lalibela, navigating the steep alleys to Bete Giyorgis before dawn. He reflects on the history of the Zagwe dynasty, the cost of the church pass, and t…

Dawit arrives in Lalibela after a long drive from Gondar, navigating the final stretch through the Lasta highlands. He settles into a guesthouse on the ridge, explores the rock-hew…

Dawit spends his final full day in Gonder, navigating city works and security tensions while preparing for Meskel. He reflects on residency logistics, local costs, and the road ahe…

Dawit spends his final full day in Gonder, walking the Piazza at dusk, sharing a last meal with friends, and preparing for the long road north to Lalibela and the Simien Mountains.…

Day eleven in Gonder. I walk through the Piazza at dawn, visit a local bank to sort out residency logistics, and reflect on the city's quiet tension as Meskel approaches. ☕ Enjoyi…

Day ten in Gonder as the city prepares for Meskel. Dawit explores the Piazza, visits Debre Berhan Selassie, and navigates the practicalities of living here amid tense security and…

Dawit walks through Gonder’s Piazza district on a rainy September morning, reflecting on the restored Fasil Ghebbi, the tense security situation, and the quiet preparations for the…

Dawit walks through Gonder's restored royal enclosure, visits Debre Berhan Selassie, and reflects on the city's preparations for the Meskel festival while navigating daily life. ☕…

Dawit explores the newly restored Fasil Ghebbi and the serene Qusquam complex, discusses the ongoing security tensions in Amhara, shares practical costs for food and entry fees, an…

Dawit explores the restored Fasil Ghebbi, visits the quieter Qusquam complex, and reflects on Meskel preparations and travel logistics amid security tensions. ☕ Enjoying the show?…

Dawit explores the restored Fasil Ghebbi, visits Debre Berhan Selassie for its angel ceiling, and walks the quiet hills of Qusquam as Gondar prepares for the Meskel festival. ☕ En…
