Bet Medkane Alem

many of the churches are protected from sun and rain by the unsightly scaffold roofs.. a plan is underway to build nicer glass/plastic roof.. you can see that the columns here are reconstructed.. made of bricks..

At Lalibela [UPDATED 17 APR 07]

April 11th 2007
Arrived at Lalibela! Hurrah! but internet here is even more expensive.. 1birr/min.. so i think my internet time will be very limited here.. planning to stay here for maybe 3 nights before heading down to Addis.. Staying at the alief paradise hotel.. pretty nice room.. have my own bath.. 50bir/night.. but it's downhill.. so if want to go town centre mus walk uphill.. pant pant.. lalibela ... read more

Africa » Ethiopia » Amhara Region » Lalibela

Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule, with the exception of the 1936-41 Italian occupation during World War II. In 1974 a military junta, the Derg, deposed Emperor Haile SELASSIE (wh... ... read more

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