Ethiopia 2012: Trek, page 1

Ethiopia, April-May 2012:

Mekele-to-Lalibela-to-Debark trek (page 1 of 17)

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Town of Mekele: The capital of Tigray is now a modern bustling city, with a new university	Obama super market in Mekele: President Obama is very popular across Ethiopia. Many shops, products, clothes bear his name.	Abraha Castle Hotel in Mekele: This 19th century stone castle is a bit run down as a hotel, but it has much character. I had met the Ras (prince) of Mekele, governor of Tigray, at its restaurant in 1973.		Camels in Mekele: They are still used to carry salt from the Danakil depression. ″The first camel in a caravan holds everyone up, but it is the last which gets the beating. ″ (Ethiopian proverb)	Final packing (on the beautiful terrace of Abraha Castle hotel)

Leaving Mekele on a dusty road		Tigrayan woman:	Between Mekele and WP #2

Rest stop at small river between Mekele and WP #2	Aloe vera: Among its many uses, it is said to result into tasty lamb when added to sheep food.	Between Mekele and WP #2: Across rural Tigray houses are built with stones without cement.			Asking for directions

Woman and girls at WP #2 (Melber)		Houses at WP #2		Leaving WP #2	Between WP #2 and #3