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Today we set out on our three-day trek through rural villages in the mountains above Lalibela. The trip was organized through the NGO TESFA (Tourism in Ethiopia for Sustainable Future Alternatives).
The ride to the drop-off point took three hours and we were met by our guide, local scout, and two mules (to carry our luggage). The trek took us along an escarpment, with beautiful views into the valleys below. The terrain was difficult to navigate…we passed by steep cliffs and through rocky fields that had been so over-farmed that there were more rocks than soil! (Not so easy on the ankles.) It was a great way to get off the beaten track, to say the least!
Along the way we had the wonderful opportunity to stop in at a family’s tukul where we got a first-hand look at how the villagers lived. Everyone we encountered was so friendly…especially the children.
After 2.5 hours, we arrived at our first destination–the village of Wajela. We were greeted by the local TESFA staff and a snack of tea and “pizza.” After settling into our tukuls, we ate and relaxed while soaking in the view. Later, over dinner, we enjoyed traditional flute music and a coffee ceremony.
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