• Simien Mountains and Wunania village

    August 1, 2025 in Ethiopia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    This morning we drove out of Gondar and traveled for around 45 minutes up towards the Simien Mountains to visit the Wunania village community.
    From here, accompanied by a couple of armed guilds, we hiked some way along a rocky and muddy track.
    Chelo needed to turn back as she wasn't completely recovered from yesterday; nevertheless, we were able to appreciate the spectacular views.
    Plenty of cows, goats, and sheep, herded by young boys, some practicing their skills with the whip.
    From the cloud, and just missing the rain showers, we headed back to the small house of a woman from the village. Here she demonstrated bread making and preparing the coffee from the roasted beans. Plus some good fresh popcorn and the company of some chickens, cats, and children.
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