Trek, day 1

We are up at 5:30 to pack, get to airport for our flight to Lalibela. Airport is in a remote spot 25 Km from town. Driver takes us into town which is a holy spot by virtue of it's famous below ground churches. The town redefines primitive.


We drive 2 hrs, and arrive at 1:00 to welcoming children and a delicious lunch of spicy chick peas, spinach and roasted potatoes -all delicious.







We begin our 12 km trek at 2:00. Interesting and varied terrain. An ideal outdoor temp as we rapidly warm up hiking. After 3 hrs we arrive at an amazing setting on the edge of a 1000 ft cliff. Our tikul is lovely. A separate outdoor bathroom with a 50 mile view of rugged mountains. A separate dining tikul with a lovely fire and delightful meal of vegetable soup, chicken stew, spinach and homemade bread. All is grown in our village and the cooks are amazing