ADVENTURES NORTH OF A DIFFERENT KIND - ETHIOPIA.


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November 4th 2007
Published: January 28th 2008
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An adventure north of a different kind: this time by public transport. We left the motorbike behind at Jungle Junction in Nairobi. 'Broken down' doesn't feature in the BMW motorbike handbook so we prefer to use the term 'waiting for parts'. Actually, this was the case. The bike had been running terribly for a month and getting progressively worse. I didn't really have my broken toe up resting... Read Full Entry



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Heading up the Simeon Mt road
Gelada baboonsGelada baboons
Gelada baboons

Native to the Simeon Mts Ethiopia
Ibex huntingIbex hunting
Ibex hunting

The iconic AK-47
Chenek camp Simeon MtsChenek camp Simeon Mts
Chenek camp Simeon Mts

The camp for the Day 3 at 3600m
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Atop Bawahit - approximately 4430m
Debre Berhan Selassie ChurchDebre Berhan Selassie Church
Debre Berhan Selassie Church

Priest inside the church at Gonder Ethiopia
Scenes inside the Debre Berhan Selassie ChurchScenes inside the Debre Berhan Selassie Church
Scenes inside the Debre Berhan Selassie Church

The ceiling is covered with 104 painted angel faces
Bachelor huts of GonderBachelor huts of Gonder
Bachelor huts of Gonder

The huts where bachelors live in the shadow of Empress Menteweb's Kuskuam Complex.
Bet Golgotha church LalibelaBet Golgotha church Lalibela
Bet Golgotha church Lalibela

Inside detail of the northern Ethiopia church



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