A local fisherman in a reed boat on Lake Tana.
Stone bridge over the Blue Nile. Built by the early 1600’s.
The Blue Nile Falls – Over 40 meters (130Feet) high. Called Tis Abay in Amhric (Smoking water).
A suspension bridge near the Blue Nile Falls
Locals waiting for the water taxi to cross the Blue Nile upriver from the falls.
We drove from Gondar to Bahir Dar and this rock formation was visible from the highway. Our driver called it “God’s finger” pointing to heaven.
Farm country between Gondar and Bahir Dar
Path to the Ura Kidane Mihret monastery on the Zege peninsula on Lake Tana, near Bahir Dar. The bushes are wild coffee.
Paintings on the outside wall of Ura Kidane Mihret monastery
Murals on the walls of Ura Kidane Mihret monastery. These paintings are between 100 and 250 years old.
Murals on one of the doors of Ura Kidane Mihret monastery.
St George slaying a dragon
Each of the murals depicts a story from the bible.
Sketching on a wooden door at Ura Kidane Mihret monastery
The outside walkway around the Ura Kidane Mihret monastery
The current Ura Kidane Mihret monastery. The original was built in the 16th century
The Book of Clement (9th century) on display in the museum at Ura Kidane Mihret monastery
Miracles of St. Michael (14th century) on display in the museum at Ura Kidane Mihret monastery
A monk and our Museum guide at Ura Kidane Mihret monastery
Spices - Bahir Dar market