Addis to Lalibela

This morning we took a flight 700 km north of Addis Ababa to Lalibela.
Lalibela is a town in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia. It's known for its distinctive rock-cut churches dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, which are pilgrimage sites for Coptic Christians. Carved out of rock, the subterranean monoliths include huge Bete Medhane Alem and the cross-shaped Bete Giyorgis. Many are joined by tunnels and trenches, and some have carved bas-reliefs and colored frescoes inside.
On arrival, we checked in at the Mezena Resort Hotel and had lunch in a local family restaurant in this wonderful location.Leggi altro