There are so many interesting things to see in Ethiopia that most have never heard of. If you have been reading the site for a while you will now that I always speak highly of Ethiopia considering it is one of my favorite countries to visit. Having lived there for roughly 2/3 months I was […]
Ethiopia Pictures
Showing Respect: Lalibela, Ethiopia
This was something very unique to see in Ethiopia. The man on the right is a priest that happened to be my tour guide. Lalibela is an extremely religious city and one of the reasons it was built was in order to be the 2nd Jerusalem. When you enter into a church you always take off your […]
Food In Ethiopia: Tibs!
Of all the food that I found in Eastern Africa, Ethiopia had some of the best food to try, Not to mention it was also the cheapest. I could easily eat in Ethiopia for under four dollars a day. Not only did I have the best coffee in the world, but also had a unique […]
Gondar: The Camelot of Ethiopia
Welcome to Gondar, the Camelot of Ethiopia. This real life Camelot is from the Ethiopian dynasty that ruled the region in the 17th and 18th centuries. While Ethiopians proclaim that Lalibela is the 2nd Jerusalem of the world, Gondar is the center of Orthodox Christianity. The castle complex is extremely interesting and they had lion cages and […]
People of Ethiopia: Priest in Lalibela, Ethiopia
Lalibela, Ethiopia is the self proclaimed 2nd Jerusalem of the world. Lalibela is a very small town in the middle of the mountains in the northern part of Ethiopia. All of the churches are built out of stone with some even being built inside of the stones in the area. The town is so small […]
Main Gate To The City: Harar, Ethiopia
This is the main gate in Harar that gives access to the center of the old city. Many people don’t know this but Harar is the 4th holiest city for muslims after Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem. The city is one of the most interesting cities to me in terms of the people and the interactions […]
St. Georges Cathedral- Lalibela, Ethiopia
The church shaped like of a cross in Lalibela, Ethiopia is known as the St. George’s Cathedral. There is an entire complex of churches in Lalibela and many Ethiopians call it the second Jerusalem. On top of the all the churches that are that are carved out of stone, there are also many monasteries in […]
Orthodox Christian Priests in Gorgora, Ethiopia
I have never been exposed to Orthodox Christianity other than my recent trip to Ethiopia. It was very interesting to see a completely different side of Christianity all throughout the country. The two men above are found in a very small monastery just outside the popular city of Gondar (the Camelot of Ethiopia). The monastery was located […]
Dakata Rock Hanging By An Inch: Harar, Ethiopia
The Dakata Rock that literally hangs by an inch is one of the popular things to see around Harar. The Rock is held in place by a very small area with the rock at its base. Rumor has it that during the military rule in Ethiopia soldiers would come and try and knock the rock […]
A Church In Harar, Ethiopia
This is one of the first scenes that I saw in Harar. The city is extremely small but there is something very special about the city. Harar is the 4th holiest city for Muslims and ironically, just like Jerusalem, it is in a country with a different religious majority (Christian in Ethiopia). The city is […]
