Jan 7, 2009 - Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas in Lalibela

After breakfast we hiked from our hotel in Lalibela along a trail to a rock church about 6 kilometers away from the city in the surrounding hills. ... The hike offered spectacular views of Lalibela and the surrounding countryside. ... The Bet Giyorgis is among the most widely photographed and visited churches in Lalibela, and having now seen it firsthand myself, it is easy for me to understand why. ...

Jan 6, 2009 - Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas Eve in Lalibela

We left Woldia after breakfast and proceeded to begin our 120 kilometer drive to Lalibela. ... The drive across the Lasta Plateau to Lalibela was a memorable one, given the spectacular arid landscape. ... As we drove closer to Lalibela, signs began to appear that Christmas was quickly upon us - Christmas in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, celebrated on January 7 instead of December 25, that is. ... Pilgrims en route on foot to Lalibela began to appear on the roadside with increasing regularity, and colorfully dressed monks on the side of the road - bearing large crosses and holding colorful umbrellas - stood next to and in front of iconic pictures of Jesus, the Virgin Mary or Ethiopia's patron saint, St George. ... org/wiki/Ethiopian_Orthodox_Tewahedo_Church" target="_blank">Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity remains the state religion in Ethiopia and has a long history here, and as Lalibela is considered the most sacred place in Ethiopia to celebrate Christmas, huge crowds were expected. ...

Jan 5, 2009 - Visit to Market in Bati & Drive to Woldia

org/wiki/Lalibela" target="_blank">Lalibela, but made a detour off the main road in late this morning to drive first to the town of Lalibela. ... org/wiki/Lalibela" target="_blank ... ">Lalibela! ...

Feb 11, 2008 - Lalibela

Johannas had arranged/paid for taxi to pick us up to go to the airport so about 7:30, driver pulled up & off we went, wouldn't even pick up 2 others needing a ride as well.Johannas had arranged/paid for taxi to pick us up to go to the airport so about 7:30, driver pulled up & off we went, wouldn't even pick up 2 others needing a ride as well....

Jan 18, 2008 - Lalibela

We were very excited about heading out of Addis Ababa on our northern tour. We arrived at Lalibela at around 5:00pm and settled into Jerusalem Guesthouse - a modern and well appointed hotel with a beautiful view out over the valley and mountains in the distance. ... Next day we were shown through the amazing rock churches of Lalibela that have been carved down into the rock. ... The history suggests that the King with the angels (and assistance of 4,000 people) carved these rock churches based on Jewish tabernacle design with holy of holies, holy area and a general access area within each church.We were very excited about heading out of Addis Ababa on our northern tour. We arrived at Lalibela at around 5:00pm and settled into Jerusalem Guesthouse - a modern and well appointed hotel with a beautiful view out over the valley and mountains in the distance. ... Next day we were shown through the amazing rock churches of Lalibela that have been carved down into the rock. ... The history suggests that the King with the angels (and assistance of 4,000 people) carved these rock churches based on Jewish tabernacle design with holy of holies, holy area and a general access area within each church....

Jun 4, 2007 - Lalibela

Despues de enterarnos que ir en bus de Axum a Lalibela tomaba 3-4 dias, decidimos ir en avion. ... Las vacaciones no deben ser sufrimiento, y menos en Etiopia donde el sufrimiento es infernal! El avion duro 40 minutos! El hotel en Lalibela fue "espartano", por decir lo menos. ... Lalibela es todo como un pueblo joven ('slum'), y el hotel quedaba en medio. ... Lalibela es el sitio mas famoso de Etiopia. ... Como lo decian las guias, en ningun otro lugar en Etiopia te sientes como en Lalibela, como si hubieras entrado a la maquina del tiempo y estuvieras en un reino de un tiempo lejano. ...

Sep 28, 2006 - Lalibella - Rock Hewn Churches

We all decided to get out and see a 'touristy' bit of Ethiopia.We all decided to get out and see a 'touristy' bit of Ethiopia....

Nov 3, 2005 - Lalibela, Ethiopia

Lalibela, Ethiopia. ... The town of Lalibela is situated at 2630 meters (~ 8000 feet) and set amongst dramatic escarpments. ... With its eleven rock-hewn churches, Lalibela is probably Ethiopia's top attraction. ... The town is named after the 12th century King Lalibela, who is credited with the construction of the churches. ...