It is hard to describe even this part of our trip ... as we spent more time in Ethiopia, we realized it is becoming home to us as well. Even the people we met at our hotels and our tour guide talked to us as if we were adopting Ethiopia as our home as well as adopting Kiera. And I am okay with that. The culture, people and land of Ethiopia are all wonderful and they suit us well.
The beautiful mountain as we drive from the airport to Lalibela ...
... flowers outside our hotel ...
...view from our hotel room (Lalibela churches) ...
... huge churches and trenches carved out of rock in the 12th century ...
... service and chanting at the Church of Mary ...
... most famous church of Lalibela (Church of St. George). See how the rock was completely carved out, more than 30 feet down, leaving a pillar in the middle, which became the church. It is completely carved, nothing was built. Truly amazing and beautiful.
As you can see Ethiopia is a beautiful country with great history. There is so much more to tell, but it would take a long time. I am excited to continue to learn more as we return this next time to get our daughter and visit the southern region of Ethiopia where Kiera is from.
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