![Lalibela Airport (LLI)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205208.mCWINPZr.EthiopiaJan092992.jpg) Lalibela Airport (LLI) |
![Ethiopian Airlines Fokker 50 at Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205209.CSarJd6k.EthiopiaJan092994.jpg) Ethiopian Airlines Fokker 50 at Lalibela |
![Ethiopian Airports Enterprise](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205210.DJ9VipZI.EthiopiaJan092995.jpg) Ethiopian Airports Enterprise |
![Lalibela Airport](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205212.RfAx1fRa.EthiopiaJan092998.jpg) Lalibela Airport |
![Heading into town from the airport](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205213.pbmgloVg.EthiopiaJan092999.jpg) Heading into town from the airport |
![Turnoff for the road to Addis Ababa, 2 days away](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205215.9Be5poLj.EthiopiaJan093000.jpg) Turnoff for the road to Addis Ababa, 2 days away |
![The road to Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205217.HaR7Hqxj.EthiopiaJan093004.jpg) The road to Lalibela |
![Village of thatched huts with the mountain of Ashetan Maryam](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205219.spaHLcqK.EthiopiaJan093005.jpg) Village of thatched huts with the mountain of Ashetan Maryam |
![Village outside Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205222.sng0v6Qw.EthiopiaJan093007.jpg) Village outside Lalibela |
![Rugged scenery near Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205224.2GW5gMEk.EthiopiaJan093008.jpg) Rugged scenery near Lalibela |
![Arriving in Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205227.iI7WTCCM.EthiopiaJan093012.jpg) Arriving in Lalibela |
![Lalibela's new town reminded me of an Ethiopian version of an Austrian ski resort](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205229.7HTF21ub.EthiopiaJan093013.jpg) Lalibela's new town reminded me of an Ethiopian version of an Austrian ski resort |
![Passing through Lalibela's new town](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205231.78wAiLps.EthiopiaJan093014.jpg) Passing through Lalibela's new town |
![St. George Beer welcomes you to our Holy Land](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205235.w49mGR0L.EthiopiaJan093017.jpg) St. George Beer welcomes you to our Holy Land |
![The road from the summit of Lalibela descending towards the churches](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205238.Zl8epBLN.EthiopiaJan093018.jpg) The road from the summit of Lalibela descending towards the churches |
![People heading for a festival at St George church](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205240.Xxx2mlmb.EthiopiaJan093020.jpg) People heading for a festival at St George church |
![We declined to join the crowd...](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205242.l85lVgKQ.EthiopiaJan093021.jpg) We declined to join the crowd... |
![..and settled for a distant view on the way to the hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205244.8amymA3D.EthiopiaJan093024.jpg) ..and settled for a distant view on the way to the hotel |
![Roha Hotel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205247.HG7nGtRV.EthiopiaJan093027.jpg) Roha Hotel, Lalibela |
![A round stone thatched hut typical of Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205249.MmaLj9LT.EthiopiaJan093029.jpg) A round stone thatched hut typical of Lalibela |
![Traditional huts, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205251.jYGcSZ6K.EthiopiaJan093030.jpg) Traditional huts, Lalibela |
![Looks like poinsettia, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205254.l9Wy48rZ.EthiopiaJan093031.jpg) Looks like poinsettia, Lalibela |
![Older village area of Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205256.erWSn0IC.EthiopiaJan093032.jpg) Older village area of Lalibela |
![Pleasant place for lunch ... the terrace of the Seven Olives Hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205258.2KOhsaDS.EthiopiaJan093034.jpg) Pleasant place for lunch ... the terrace of the Seven Olives Hotel |
![Traditional Ethiopian menu with descriptions](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109351482.pyrWvneg.IMG_2769.jpg) Traditional Ethiopian menu with descriptions |
![Traditional menu, Seven Olives Hotel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205260.9756d2U8.EthiopiaJan093035.jpg) Traditional menu, Seven Olives Hotel, Lalibela |
![Axumite - a very sweet Ethiopian red wine](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205263.m2Xr7ZWn.EthiopiaJan093037.jpg) Axumite - a very sweet Ethiopian red wine |
![Axumite Wine](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205264.GaRr45tz.EthiopiaJan093038.jpg) Axumite Wine |
![A plate of traditional Ethiopian fasting food - vegetarian dishes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205265.kNNo3vo6.EthiopiaJan093039.jpg) A plate of traditional Ethiopian "fasting" food - vegetarian dishes |
![Another internet shack](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211920.7ZpTD0bw.EthiopiaJan093529.jpg) Another internet shack |
![Large platter of fasting food, Seven Olives](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109351484.IWK8WQpA.IMG_2771.jpg) Large platter of "fasting" food, Seven Olives |
![The Seven Olives puts out bird feeders around the patio](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205266.UqS0bV8P.EthiopiaJan093040.jpg) The Seven Olives puts out bird feeders around the patio |
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![The new UNESCO built covers to protect the churches, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205268.BtJfLQjt.EthiopiaJan093049.jpg) The new UNESCO built covers to protect the churches, Lalibela |
![Bet Medhane Alem, the largest of Lalibela's rock hews churches](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205269.7jjgic9Q.EthiopiaJan093050.jpg) Bet Medhane Alem, the largest of Lalibela's rock hews churches |
![Monk, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205270.hiUgff6m.EthiopiaJan093052.jpg) Monk, Lalibela |
![Bet Medhane Alem, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205271.Qu0NWNO1.EthiopiaJan093053.jpg) Bet Medhane Alem, Lalibela |
![Bet Medhane Alem - Savior of the World - 33.5 x 23.5 x 11.5m](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205273.0sowIW8Y.EthiopiaJan093054.jpg) Bet Medhane Alem - Savior of the World - 33.5 x 23.5 x 11.5m |
![Many of the 34 outer columns are replacements](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205274.3aE6sYsB.EthiopiaJan093057.jpg) Many of the 34 outer columns are replacements |
![Some of the original solid columns, Bet Medhane Alem](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205277.Es4RnOu8.EthiopiaJan093061.jpg) Some of the original solid columns, Bet Medhane Alem |
![Peeking into one of the many small niches carved into the rock](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109351486.hsaD40dI.IMG_2796.jpg) Peeking into one of the many small niches carved into the rock |
![One of many small caves and niches carved around the churches](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205279.ovNJgpV0.EthiopiaJan093065.jpg) One of many small caves and niches carved around the churches |
![Window in the shape of the Stelae of Axum, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205281.YKvp2Ayb.EthiopiaJan093066.jpg) Window in the shape of the Stelae of Axum, Lalibela |
![Rear facade of Bet Medhane Alem, 12th-13th C.](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205284.stzVBR4Y.EthiopiaJan093067.jpg) Rear facade of Bet Medhane Alem, 12th-13th C. |
![Arcade of Bet Medhane Alem](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205286.PrQJGzYn.EthiopiaJan093069.jpg) Arcade of Bet Medhane Alem |
![The churches were hewn out of solid rock to hide and protect them](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205289.tNYfSZK9.EthiopiaJan093070.jpg) The churches were hewn out of solid rock to hide and protect them |
![A side doorway, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205291.dHu8PGGk.EthiopiaJan093072.jpg) A side doorway, Lalibela |
![Another Stele of Axum window](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205293.rWq99a2y.EthiopiaJan093073.jpg) Another Stele of Axum window |
![Grain for baking holy bread drying in the sun, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205296.6vg6paUC.EthiopiaJan093074.jpg) Grain for baking holy bread drying in the sun, Lalibela |
![Interior of Bet Medhane Alem, carved out of solid rock](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205298.G2t3IRtz.EthiopiaJan093078.jpg) Interior of Bet Medhane Alem, carved out of solid rock |
![Interior, Bet Medhane Alem](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109351488.EyTPhdNV.IMG_2820.jpg) Interior, Bet Medhane Alem |
![Priests in each church pose with their processional cross](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205301.c7YmTMqY.EthiopiaJan093080.jpg) Priests in each church pose with their processional cross |
![Ethiopian carpet in Bet Medhane Alem, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205303.97l6Rh3E.EthiopiaJan093082.jpg) Ethiopian carpet in Bet Medhane Alem, Lalibela |
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![Ceiling, interior of the rock-hewn church Savior of the World, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205308.69bmZIAK.EthiopiaJan093090.jpg) Ceiling, interior of the rock-hewn church Savior of the World, Lalibela |
![Monk at the passageway to the second church](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205310.nhi3W4vi.EthiopiaJan093091.jpg) Monk at the passageway to the second church |
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![Entrance to Bet Maryam church, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205321.sqaKDjjC.EthiopiaJan093102.jpg) Entrance to Bet Maryam church, Lalibela |
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![Interior of the tiny chapel Bet Meskel, north of Bet Maryam](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205325.icy6mpts.EthiopiaJan093106.jpg) Interior of the tiny chapel Bet Meskel, north of Bet Maryam |
![Ethiopian priests hats, Bet Meskel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205326.xqpkjaIy.EthiopiaJan093107.jpg) Ethiopian priests hats, Bet Meskel |
![Bet Maryam Church, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205327.3Sn5S2Rk.EthiopiaJan093108.jpg) Bet Maryam Church, Lalibela |
![Priest with processional corss of Bet Maryam, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205328.ffww5OLn.EthiopiaJan093109.jpg) Priest with processional corss of Bet Maryam, Lalibela |
![The highly decorated interior of Bet Maryam, the most impressive in Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205329.B4Q2Pu41.EthiopiaJan093111.jpg) The highly decorated interior of Bet Maryam, the most impressive in Lalibela |
![Painted interior, Bet Maryam](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205330.6UBWy33a.EthiopiaJan093112.jpg) Painted interior, Bet Maryam |
![Intricately carved columns, arches and ceiling, Bet Maryam](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205331.43nSkUON.EthiopiaJan093113.jpg) Intricately carved columns, arches and ceiling, Bet Maryam |
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![Double headed eagle, Bet Maryam, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205334.EOKjWyTx.EthiopiaJan093120.jpg) Double headed eagle, Bet Maryam, Lalibela |
![Painted ceiling, Bet Maryam](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205335.RTEpjsJw.EthiopiaJan093124.jpg) Painted ceiling, Bet Maryam |
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![Interior, Bet Maryam, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205338.kYq8YZpi.EthiopiaJan093129.jpg) Interior, Bet Maryam, Lalibela |
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![Column, arches and ceiling, interior of Bet Danagehel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205341.fDtFtNKn.EthiopiaJan093134.jpg) Column, arches and ceiling, interior of Bet Danagehel, Lalibela |
![Looking through the door of Bet Danaghel to Bet Maryam](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205342.Eth1v6tr.EthiopiaJan093135.jpg) Looking through the door of Bet Danaghel to Bet Maryam |
![The ever popular St George, Bet Danaghel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205343.Eol320lv.EthiopiaJan093137.jpg) The ever popular St George, Bet Danaghel |
![Priest of Bet Danaghel with processional cross](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205344.wpqLjtwk.EthiopiaJan093138.jpg) Priest of Bet Danaghel with processional cross |
![The priests of Lalibela seem to enjoy posing for tourists...for a tip](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205345.jfU1cqZn.EthiopiaJan093143.jpg) The priests of Lalibela seem to enjoy posing for tourists...for a tip |
![Processional cross, Bet Danaghel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109351490.gc25gmmC.IMG_2855.jpg) Processional cross, Bet Danaghel |
![Doorway, Bet Danaghel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205346.D1q6iLhY.EthiopiaJan093145.jpg) Doorway, Bet Danaghel, Lalibela |
![Southwest view of Bet Maryam, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205347.iHveelN7.EthiopiaJan093150.jpg) Southwest view of Bet Maryam, Lalibela |
![Carving of St George and the dragon, west facade, Bet Maryam](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205348.PtFBsAdm.EthiopiaJan093152.jpg) Carving of St George and the dragon, west facade, Bet Maryam |
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![Keith, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205350.U9ZHfjXm.EthiopiaJan093154.jpg) Keith, Lalibela |
![Church bell, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205351.dd2JRK38.EthiopiaJan093157.jpg) Church bell, Lalibela |
![Me, ringing the bell...](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109351492.WBGxy1if.IMG_2866.jpg) Me, ringing the bell... |
![West facade of Bet Maryam, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205352.6tuvbMBA.EthiopiaJan093158.jpg) West facade of Bet Maryam, Lalibela |
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![Crawling through one of the small passages](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109351494.aB1pM1Qw.IMG_2867.jpg) Crawling through one of the small passages |
![Rock hewn churches of Lalibela seen from surface by Bet Danaghel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205354.HJdOnjwd.EthiopiaJan093160.jpg) Rock hewn churches of Lalibela seen from surface by Bet Danaghel |
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![Rock hewn church of Lalibela from surface level](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205356.OF6qMyQE.EthiopiaJan093165.jpg) Rock hewn church of Lalibela from surface level |
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![Roof of Bet Medhane Alem, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205362.Wum1B1cm.EthiopiaJan093173.jpg) Roof of Bet Medhane Alem, Lalibela |
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![Modern tomb above the Lalibela churches](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205365.E1wWUWWW.EthiopiaJan093180.jpg) Modern tomb above the Lalibela churches |
![Passageway leading to Bet Golgotha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205366.Zg8jlThN.EthiopiaJan093183.jpg) Passageway leading to Bet Golgotha |
![Me at Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109351496.1FC4N0YN.IMG_2877.jpg) Me at Lalibela |
![Keith, wrong continent!](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109351498.O05jXWwK.IMG_2879.jpg) Keith, wrong continent! |
![Passageway among the northwest churches](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205367.NRix6PNX.EthiopiaJan093184.jpg) Passageway among the northwest churches |
![Carved windows, Lalibela churches](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205368.n5laJ6WV.EthiopiaJan093185.jpg) Carved windows, Lalibela churches |
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![Interior, Bet Mikael](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205371.ZQSqZLvX.EthiopiaJan093188.jpg) Interior, Bet Mikael |
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![Bet Golgotha, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205493.gdJnhMcX.EthiopiaJan093201.jpg) Bet Golgotha, Lalibela |
![Carved relief figure, Bet Golgotha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205494.mq2PZccL.EthiopiaJan093202.jpg) Carved relief figure, Bet Golgotha |
![Priest, Bet Golgotha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205495.rwLWBVd6.EthiopiaJan093204.jpg) Priest, Bet Golgotha |
![Priest with processional cross and walking stick of King Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205496.zGbssgOz.EthiopiaJan093206.jpg) Priest with processional cross and walking stick of King Lalibela |
![Carved relief figure, Bet Golgotha](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205497.J1KjIkzX.EthiopiaJan093207.jpg) Carved relief figure, Bet Golgotha |
![The shoe tender - full service, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109351500.6TQK5O6W.IMG_2887.jpg) The shoe tender - full service, Lalibela |
![Passage leading away from Bet Mikael](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205498.jNxTQXL8.EthiopiaJan093209.jpg) Passage leading away from Bet Mikael |
![Passageway, Lalibela NW group](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205499.wFnxpwiv.EthiopiaJan093211.jpg) Passageway, Lalibela NW group |
![Doorways in the labyrinth of the northwest group of churches, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205500.5bo6e37e.EthiopiaJan093212.jpg) Doorways in the labyrinth of the northwest group of churches, Lalibela |
![Original main entrance, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205501.dVDm89xh.EthiopiaJan093213.jpg) Original main entrance, Lalibela |
![Me, main entrance, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109351502.tQMa61g2.IMG_2890.jpg) Me, main entrance, Lalibela |
![Main entrance, Northwest group of churches, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205502.k7cV0bMJ.EthiopiaJan093214.jpg) Main entrance, Northwest group of churches, Lalibela |
![Back in the village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205503.7UPKUZjp.EthiopiaJan093217.jpg) Back in the village, Lalibela |
![Typical Lalibela-style round stone hut](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205504.hA9HIkzg.EthiopiaJan093219.jpg) Typical Lalibela-style round stone hut |
![Textiles for sale, Lalibela village](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205505.npkqTZK5.EthiopiaJan093220.jpg) Textiles for sale, Lalibela village |
![Thatched huts, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205506.XGpuOkfr.EthiopiaJan093221.jpg) Thatched huts, Lalibela |
![Highlight of Lalibela - Bet Giyorgis, the Church of St. George](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205507.ZRRVBqFc.EthiopiaJan093222.jpg) Highlight of Lalibela - Bet Giyorgis, the Church of St. George |
![Traditional village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205508.HFdI1a3B.EthiopiaJan093224.jpg) Traditional village, Lalibela |
![The hill of the Seven Olives (left) Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205509.rQHBRHby.EthiopiaJan093225.jpg) The hill of the Seven Olives (left) Lalibela |
![Village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205510.qk1pbiUl.EthiopiaJan093226.jpg) Village, Lalibela |
![The Church of St George, Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205511.vMZxfo1B.EthiopiaJan093227.jpg) The Church of St George, Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela |
![Bet Giyorgis is the most famous of Lalibela's churches...](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205512.YkqzD5Li.EthiopiaJan093229.jpg) Bet Giyorgis is the most famous of Lalibela's churches... |
![...and probably the most famous site in Ethiopia](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205513.eubexIIL.EthiopiaJan093231.jpg) ...and probably the most famous site in Ethiopia |
![Bet Giyorgis, a pure monolithic stone carved church, stands apart from the other churches](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205514.5HBjskK7.EthiopiaJan093233.jpg) Bet Giyorgis, a pure monolithic stone carved church, stands apart from the other churches |
![Keith, Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205515.fadHahHT.EthiopiaJan093234.jpg) Keith, Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela |
![The Church of St George was the last of the rock hewn churches built in Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205516.DEmJlnRj.EthiopiaJan093235.jpg) The Church of St George was the last of the rock hewn churches built in Lalibela |
![Bet Giyorgis, built in the shape of a Greek cross, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205517.PE68ccdd.EthiopiaJan093236.jpg) Bet Giyorgis, built in the shape of a Greek cross, Lalibela |
![Bet Giyorgis stands 15m tall](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205518.rmbCN1Ew.EthiopiaJan093237.jpg) Bet Giyorgis stands 15m tall |
![Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205519.pmJmRzc3.EthiopiaJan093238.jpg) Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela |
![Bet Giyorgis, seen from the northwest, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205520.IkLCTNPB.EthiopiaJan093239.jpg) Bet Giyorgis, seen from the northwest, Lalibela |
![I have to wonder how many people have fallen over the edge...](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205521.uZnLLRVR.EthiopiaJan093240.jpg) I have to wonder how many people have fallen over the edge... |
![Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205522.SzVkTLXb.EthiopiaJan093243.jpg) Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela |
![Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205523.XQ9qB5TG.EthiopiaJan093244.jpg) Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela |
![The Holy Spring, Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205524.qM1xk6EW.EthiopiaJan093245.jpg) The Holy Spring, Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela |
![Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela, seen from the southwest](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205525.wO2yzwdU.EthiopiaJan093246.jpg) Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela, seen from the southwest |
![Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205526.UZ6nqlXx.EthiopiaJan093247.jpg) Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela |
![Window, Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205527.CFRvagDU.EthiopiaJan093248.jpg) Window, Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela |
![Church of St. George, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205528.rBrp5KzY.EthiopiaJan093249.jpg) Church of St. George, Lalibela |
![Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela, from the south](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205529.7PU2PeF0.EthiopiaJan093251.jpg) Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela, from the south |
![Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205530.aPeJybs5.EthiopiaJan093253.jpg) Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela |
![Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205531.usWzC6OR.EthiopiaJan093254.jpg) Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela |
![Rough hewn entrance to a side cave](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205532.sEDyFENX.EthiopiaJan093255.jpg) Rough hewn entrance to a side cave |
![The Sacred Spring, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205533.kzhnakEc.EthiopiaJan093257.jpg) The Sacred Spring, Lalibela |
![Niche for the chanters, St. George](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205534.26m3iqmO.EthiopiaJan093260.jpg) Niche for the chanters, St. George |
![Chanters' drums, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205546.HYAK97dv.EthiopiaJan093286.jpg) Chanters' drums, Lalibela |
![Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205535.DAWkdpbm.EthiopiaJan093261.jpg) Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela |
![Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205536.etycg0KH.EthiopiaJan093264.jpg) Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela |
![Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205537.UpNuIS2l.EthiopiaJan093266.jpg) Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela |
![Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205539.Upx91O5N.EthiopiaJan093267.jpg) Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela |
![Church of St. George, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205540.b1xtgF36.EthiopiaJan093271.jpg) Church of St. George, Lalibela |
![Mummified remains of pilgrims who died at Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205541.VuP7K7ci.EthiopiaJan093272.jpg) Mummified remains of pilgrims who died at Lalibela |
![Mummies in a carved niche was of St George Church](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205542.ki1Fh3yj.EthiopiaJan093273.jpg) Mummies in a carved niche was of St George Church |
![Priest with crosses, Bet Giyorgis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205543.4vtXFxa7.EthiopiaJan093278.jpg) Priest with crosses, Bet Giyorgis |
![Rather simple interior of Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205544.wdSxi4nZ.EthiopiaJan093282.jpg) Rather simple interior of Bet Giyorgis, Lalibela |
![Shoe tender - entry level job at the Churches of Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109351504.vpczJ6Fm.IMG_2910.jpg) Shoe tender - entry level job at the Churches of Lalibela |
![My shoe attendant Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205545.WoyUKqZ3.EthiopiaJan093284.jpg) My "shoe attendant" Lalibela |
![Mountain above Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205547.eIlfaCDY.EthiopiaJan093290.jpg) Mountain above Lalibela |
![Ethiopian license plate - Oromia Region (OR)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205548.WCLJ3mb3.EthiopiaJan093291.jpg) Ethiopian license plate - Oromia Region (OR) |
![The Commerical Bank of Ethiopia - new since the 3rd Edition of the Lonely Planet](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205550.3hzw3tI9.EthiopiaJan093292.jpg) The Commerical Bank of Ethiopia - new since the 3rd Edition of the Lonely Planet |
![Commerical Bank of Ethiopia, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205551.J1SPR3ol.EthiopiaJan093293.jpg) Commerical Bank of Ethiopia, Lalibela |
![Beauty salon, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205554.K0QYApDX.EthiopiaJan093294.jpg) Beauty salon, Lalibela |
![Richard Barber, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205556.fuMrPIXs.EthiopiaJan093295.jpg) Richard Barber, Lalibela |
![Shops along the main commerical street, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205559.392h81Rr.EthiopiaJan093296.jpg) Shops along the main commerical street, Lalibela |
![Ethiopian license plate ET](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205561.Qj6yLXZT.EthiopiaJan093298.jpg) Ethiopian license plate ET |
![Stripped shell of a bus, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205563.tOfmsFKB.EthiopiaJan093300.jpg) Stripped shell of a bus, Lalibela |
![China Super Market Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205565.23SCAqb8.EthiopiaJan093302.jpg) China Super Market Lalibela |
![Old woman walking, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205568.A0ziU7Y8.EthiopiaJan093303.jpg) Old woman walking, Lalibela |
![Megenagn Hotel Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205570.2hfMn5dA.EthiopiaJan093304.jpg) Megenagn "Hotel" Lalibela |
![Blue Nile, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205572.9LWsSBAb.EthiopiaJan093305.jpg) Blue Nile, Lalibela |
![Beer O'Clock, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205574.U5bLvJZs.EthiopiaJan093306.jpg) Beer O'Clock, Lalibela |
![Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205577.HhKjEqgu.EthiopiaJan093307.jpg) Lalibela |
![Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205579.3Gf1BAw5.EthiopiaJan093308.jpg) Lalibela |
![Obama t-shirt, Ethiopia](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205581.FRLBGH7F.EthiopiaJan093309.jpg) Obama t-shirt, Ethiopia |
![Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205584.bTeWglYB.EthiopiaJan093311.jpg) Lalibela |
![Rock-hewn churches outside Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205586.q6XQioiv.EthiopiaJan093313.jpg) Rock-hewn churches outside Lalibela |
![Village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205588.m7UbPY37.EthiopiaJan093315.jpg) Village, Lalibela |
![Ourdoor celebration, part of the festival we saw eariler this day](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205591.GQSiqicU.EthiopiaJan093316.jpg) Ourdoor celebration, part of the festival we saw eariler this day |
![I was a bit annoyed when the gate keeper wouldn't let us sit and watch for a while](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205593.DwjpGaYR.EthiopiaJan093318.jpg) I was a bit annoyed when the gate keeper wouldn't let us sit and watch for a while |
![Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205595.5ETXDH2x.EthiopiaJan093319.jpg) Lalibela |
![An excursion on our own into the village west of the main road](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205599.i1j5KcnD.EthiopiaJan093321.jpg) An excursion on our own into the village west of the main road |
![Woman preparing injera bread](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205601.9Pu1D2Ub.EthiopiaJan093324.jpg) Woman preparing injera bread |
![Freshly cooked injera bread, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205604.OEl5iIeM.EthiopiaJan093326.jpg) Freshly cooked injera bread, Lalibela |
![Pouring the batter for another piece of injera](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205607.Gmab6BZR.EthiopiaJan093328.jpg) Pouring the batter for another piece of injera |
![Cover and late cook for about 10 minutes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205610.4rMb9zAI.EthiopiaJan093330.jpg) Cover and late cook for about 10 minutes |
![Kids in Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205612.k82nyd4G.EthiopiaJan093331.jpg) Kids in Lalibela |
![Typical round house, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205614.lvOK1Kk8.EthiopiaJan093333.jpg) Typical round house, Lalibela |
![Preparing a giant vat of food for a wedding](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205618.3kmdl7M0.EthiopiaJan093336.jpg) Preparing a giant vat of food for a wedding |
![Stirring a vat of Ethiopian food prepared for a wedding](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205621.utmclFsw.EthiopiaJan093337.jpg) Stirring a vat of Ethiopian food prepared for a wedding |
![Tibs waiting for the pot...](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205616.1oH4mqNk.EthiopiaJan093335.jpg) Tibs waiting for the pot... |
![Kids in Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205623.FpbcYuzI.EthiopiaJan093338.jpg) Kids in Lalibela |
![Askalech Tej House, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205625.RQ92w8NQ.EthiopiaJan093340.jpg) Askalech Tej House, Lalibela |
![Askalech Tej House, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205627.IxZ5IZYS.EthiopiaJan093342.jpg) Askalech Tej House, Lalibela |
![Askalech Tej House, dark interior](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205630.gk67PTsM.EthiopiaJan093343.jpg) Askalech Tej House, dark interior |
![Tej, honey wine, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205632.0yyUla72.EthiopiaJan093346.jpg) Tej, honey wine, Lalibela |
![Keith approving of the local Tej](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205635.O6aC6W6Y.EthiopiaJan093348.jpg) Keith approving of the local Tej |
![Soon, the traditional Ethiopian minstrels start](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205636.UmYrJ5bT.EthiopiaJan093351.jpg) Soon, the traditional Ethiopian minstrels start |
![...a group of about 15 Chinese comes in, takes pictures, don't order anything, then leave](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205637.DzjUrx9R.EthiopiaJan093353.jpg) ...a group of about 15 Chinese comes in, takes pictures, don't order anything, then leave |
![Keith dancing, Askalech Tej House, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205639.kcIaHVFj.EthiopiaJan093355.jpg) Keith dancing, Askalech Tej House, Lalibela |
![Ethiopians again impressed with Keith's dancing](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205638.BnBPdcJR.EthiopiaJan093354.jpg) Ethiopians again impressed with Keith's dancing |
![...they got me dancing again! Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109351506.l8tXCIFp.IMG_2923.jpg) ...they got me dancing again! Lalibela |
![I had my Tej in Axum, thanks!](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205640.1SgDcY5h.EthiopiaJan093359.jpg) I had my Tej in Axum, thanks! |
![Ethiopian priests relaxing at the Tej house](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205641.xlfo08WY.EthiopiaJan093360.jpg) Ethiopian priests relaxing at the Tej house |
![Ethiopian priests off-duty, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205642.7VNxNxZw.EthiopiaJan093365.jpg) Ethiopian priests off-duty, Lalibela |
![Tin shack - MKH Internet Cafe, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205644.bC6sXOVB.EthiopiaJan093367.jpg) Tin shack - MKH Internet Cafe, Lalibela |
![Obama Souvenir Shop - Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205643.j962nTN9.EthiopiaJan093366.jpg) Obama Souvenir Shop - Lalibela |
![The following morning passing the Obama souvenir shop again](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205645.gi9aEgEY.EthiopiaJan093368.jpg) The following morning passing the Obama souvenir shop again |
![Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205646.B36FhJhb.EthiopiaJan093369.jpg) Lalibela |
![Village huts, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205647.ZedWF2IF.EthiopiaJan093371.jpg) Village huts, Lalibela |
![Entrance to the southeastern group of rock-hewn churches, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205648.peoaGFQk.EthiopiaJan093372.jpg) Entrance to the southeastern group of rock-hewn churches, Lalibela |
![Leading to the stone bridge to Bet Gabriel-Rufael](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205649.bSBHkN6i.EthiopiaJan093373.jpg) Leading to the stone bridge to Bet Gabriel-Rufael |
![Bet Gabriel-Rufael](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205651.iCBCfcmV.EthiopiaJan093375.jpg) Bet Gabriel-Rufael |
![Looking across the dry moat to Bet Gabriel-Rufael](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205652.hop0w0Az.EthiopiaJan093376.jpg) Looking across the dry moat to Bet Gabriel-Rufael |
![The bridge to Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205653.YqndoQpP.EthiopiaJan093377.jpg) The bridge to Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Lalibela |
![This church may have earlier been a fortified palace in the 8th C.](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205654.x3ztKRgf.EthiopiaJan093378.jpg) This church may have earlier been a fortified palace in the 8th C. |
![Chanters, Bet Gabrial, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109205655.9nTyN8pv.EthiopiaJan093380.jpg) Chanters, Bet Gabrial, Lalibela |
![We were lucky and came upon a group of chanters](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211794.F9BxJjzI.EthiopiaJan093381.jpg) We were lucky and came upon a group of chanters |
![Bet Gabriel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211795.gJvjJizO.EthiopiaJan093382.jpg) Bet Gabriel, Lalibela |
![Bet Gabriel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211796.WD9PMjJf.EthiopiaJan093383.jpg) Bet Gabriel, Lalibela |
![Blue-eyed Madonna and Child, Bet Gabriel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211797.EXLmiB1E.EthiopiaJan093384.jpg) Blue-eyed Madonna and Child, Bet Gabriel |
![Ancient Bible in a protective case, Bet Gabriel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211798.aI1b1bG8.EthiopiaJan093385.jpg) Ancient Bible in a protective case, Bet Gabriel |
![Chanters, Bet Gabriel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211800.pDxUqFWr.EthiopiaJan093386.jpg) Chanters, Bet Gabriel, Lalibela |
![Chanters, Bet Gabriel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211801.wHJySEyu.EthiopiaJan093388.jpg) Chanters, Bet Gabriel, Lalibela |
![Bridge to Bet Gabriel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211802.PE3F2lDu.EthiopiaJan093389.jpg) Bridge to Bet Gabriel |
![Keith on the terrace of Bet Rufael](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211803.2POTJyet.EthiopiaJan093391.jpg) Keith on the terrace of Bet Rufael |
![Window, Bet Rufael](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211804.NsnTzMK3.EthiopiaJan093392.jpg) Window, Bet Rufael |
![Bet Rufael, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211805.l4BvHDW4.EthiopiaJan093394.jpg) Bet Rufael, Lalibela |
![Back entrance, Bet Gabriel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211806.DLDPAC9P.EthiopiaJan093398.jpg) Back entrance, Bet Gabriel |
![Rear of Bet Gabriel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211807.iUNfPpdo.EthiopiaJan093400.jpg) Rear of Bet Gabriel |
![Preparing bread, Bet Gabriel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211808.GA5BejMS.EthiopiaJan093401.jpg) Preparing bread, Bet Gabriel |
![Rear of Bet Gabriel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211809.M6on7Z80.EthiopiaJan093402.jpg) Rear of Bet Gabriel |
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![Studded door, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211813.fyp4GFtP.EthiopiaJan093407.jpg) Studded door, Lalibela |
![Bakery, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211815.K5873wOT.EthiopiaJan093408.jpg) Bakery, Lalibela |
![Entrance to the passage leading to Bet Merkorios](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211816.itJhYpbN.EthiopiaJan093409.jpg) Entrance to the passage leading to Bet Merkorios |
![Entrance to the passage leading to Bet Merkorios](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211817.8KnbjZDm.EthiopiaJan093411.jpg) Entrance to the passage leading to Bet Merkorios |
![Interior of the structure the guide called the bakery](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211818.L2opU3ZO.EthiopiaJan093415.jpg) Interior of the structure the guide called the bakery |
![Long passage to Bet Merkorios](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211819.scunudF1.EthiopiaJan093416.jpg) Long passage to Bet Merkorios |
![Emerging from the long dark passageway](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109351509.853TJq5K.IMG_2939.jpg) Emerging from the long dark passageway |
![Climbing up from the subterranean tunnel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211820.QMTsfeiQ.EthiopiaJan093419.jpg) Climbing up from the subterranean tunnel |
![15th Century fresco of the 3 Wise Men, Bet Merkorios](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211822.fCvwSTF2.EthiopiaJan093421.jpg) 15th Century fresco of the 3 Wise Men, Bet Merkorios |
![Fresco, Bet Merkorios, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211823.uKbaYoK9.EthiopiaJan093422.jpg) Fresco, Bet Merkorios, Lalibela |
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![Bet Merkorios, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211825.6eNFlTre.EthiopiaJan093426.jpg) Bet Merkorios, Lalibela |
![Ethiopian Saint Gebre Manfus Kiddus with lions and leopards](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211826.GnYkocsj.EthiopiaJan093427.jpg) Ethiopian Saint Gebre Manfus Kiddus with lions and leopards |
![Equestrian saint spearing a soldier, Bet Merkorios, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211827.HF2kdUGQ.EthiopiaJan093428.jpg) Equestrian saint spearing a soldier, Bet Merkorios, Lalibela |
![Bet Merkorios, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211828.kTzEECs2.EthiopiaJan093432.jpg) Bet Merkorios, Lalibela |
![Back down in the tunnel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211829.VtYYpX2E.EthiopiaJan093433.jpg) Back down in the tunnel |
![Ethiopian time - 12 starts at 6 am](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211830.QapcrnQP.EthiopiaJan093434.jpg) Ethiopian time - 12 starts at 6 am |
![Bet Amanuel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211831.V3UHZ98w.EthiopiaJan093436.jpg) Bet Amanuel, Lalibela |
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![Freestanding monolithic church, Bet Amanuel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211835.ygQLUXAn.EthiopiaJan093438.jpg) Freestanding monolithic church, Bet Amanuel, Lalibela |
![West entrance, Bet Amanuel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211836.NsyYxd1B.EthiopiaJan093439.jpg) West entrance, Bet Amanuel, Lalibela |
![Keith and I, Bet Amanuel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109351511.245VFE7p.IMG_2946.jpg) Keith and I, Bet Amanuel |
![Bet Amanuel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211838.upjHhUU8.EthiopiaJan093440.jpg) Bet Amanuel, Lalibela |
![Interior, Bet Amanuel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211840.218p03sM.EthiopiaJan093442.jpg) Interior, Bet Amanuel, Lalibela |
![Interior, Bet Amanuel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211843.pT8balml.EthiopiaJan093445.jpg) Interior, Bet Amanuel, Lalibela |
![Priest with processional crosses, Bet Amanuel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211845.FbEnuUjd.EthiopiaJan093447.jpg) Priest with processional crosses, Bet Amanuel, Lalibela |
![Bet Amanuel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211848.6IgDMs6p.EthiopiaJan093448.jpg) Bet Amanuel, Lalibela |
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![Baptismal pool, Bet Amanuel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211854.c8QoqZ3q.EthiopiaJan093450.jpg) Baptismal pool, Bet Amanuel, Lalibela |
![Keith in the pool](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211857.9vStVXpD.EthiopiaJan093451.jpg) Keith in the pool |
![Cross shaped window, Bet Amanuel, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211860.2bMYCrkb.EthiopiaJan093452.jpg) Cross shaped window, Bet Amanuel, Lalibela |
![Priest emerging from a passage, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211862.e6jri3wk.EthiopiaJan093455.jpg) Priest emerging from a passage, Lalibela |
![Narrow passage leading to Bet Abba Libanos](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211864.F2V03C9I.EthiopiaJan093456.jpg) Narrow passage leading to Bet Abba Libanos |
![Slit shaped passage, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211866.9u0CrX5U.EthiopiaJan093457.jpg) Slit shaped passage, Lalibela |
![Bet Abba Libanos, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211868.bdkfCVKF.EthiopiaJan093458.jpg) Bet Abba Libanos, Lalibela |
![Bet Abba Libanos, the last of the main churches in Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211871.znSB8xQr.EthiopiaJan093459.jpg) Bet Abba Libanos, the last of the main churches in Lalibela |
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![Interior, Bet Abba Libanos, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211876.OWWRfbBq.EthiopiaJan093466.jpg) Interior, Bet Abba Libanos, Lalibela |
![Priest with processional crosses of Bet Abba Libanos, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211877.zlByp4t4.EthiopiaJan093468.jpg) Priest with processional crosses of Bet Abba Libanos, Lalibela |
![Priest, Bet Abba Libanos, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211878.eBnHhZIq.EthiopiaJan093471.jpg) Priest, Bet Abba Libanos, Lalibela |
![Ethiopian saint](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211879.cS92ss8i.EthiopiaJan093472.jpg) Ethiopian saint |
![Keith tries out a chanter's drum](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211880.8UnvVCrh.EthiopiaJan093474.jpg) Keith tries out a chanter's drum |
![Storage niche, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211881.Puz2Oyuy.EthiopiaJan093476.jpg) Storage niche, Lalibela |
![Narrow passage, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211883.hmJc4fEH.EthiopiaJan093477.jpg) Narrow passage, Lalibela |
![Outer wall of the SE group of churches](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211884.ZIXi5lpw.EthiopiaJan093479.jpg) Outer wall of the SE group of churches |
![Huts of the monastery, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211885.EoGIfrN4.EthiopiaJan093483.jpg) Huts of the monastery, Lalibela |
![Traditional hut in the village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211886.cZfJZTVL.EthiopiaJan093484.jpg) Traditional hut in the village, Lalibela |
![Village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211887.TJl1y0Vh.EthiopiaJan093486.jpg) Village, Lalibela |
![EthiopiaJan09 3488.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211888.4xQdua0a.EthiopiaJan093488.jpg) EthiopiaJan09 3488.jpg |
![Typical round hut, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211889.bQ3IptNe.EthiopiaJan093489.jpg) Typical round hut, Lalibela |
![Typical round hut, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211890.ocYbmhvR.EthiopiaJan093490.jpg) Typical round hut, Lalibela |
![Village hut, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211891.n38YnjqZ.EthiopiaJan093493.jpg) Village hut, Lalibela |
![Village hut, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211892.d7pwkdOb.EthiopiaJan093494.jpg) Village hut, Lalibela |
![Village near the churches of Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211893.OX1uxKVa.EthiopiaJan093495.jpg) Village near the churches of Lalibela |
![Typical Lalibela village architecture](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211894.uLTSqmaR.EthiopiaJan093498.jpg) Typical Lalibela village architecture |
![Walking through the village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211895.58Wv7kGU.EthiopiaJan093499.jpg) Walking through the village, Lalibela |
![Village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211896.mztivrAz.EthiopiaJan093500.jpg) Village, Lalibela |
![Village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211897.sUNop8VE.EthiopiaJan093501.jpg) Village, Lalibela |
![Village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211898.m9k00Kdn.EthiopiaJan093503.jpg) Village, Lalibela |
![Village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211899.MkF66lzv.EthiopiaJan093504.jpg) Village, Lalibela |
![Narrow alley through the village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211900.e7TIfHbU.EthiopiaJan093505.jpg) Narrow alley through the village, Lalibela |
![Grain drying in the sun, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211901.i69DPPMQ.EthiopiaJan093506.jpg) Grain drying in the sun, Lalibela |
![Village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211902.YIvsZer6.EthiopiaJan093509.jpg) Village, Lalibela |
![The guide said those were hops](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211903.vjv89FsB.EthiopiaJan093510.jpg) The guide said those were hops |
![Village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211904.fQHl0daV.EthiopiaJan093512.jpg) Village, Lalibela |
![Grain drying in front of huts in the village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211906.XdmuyUPl.EthiopiaJan093514.jpg) Grain drying in front of huts in the village, Lalibela |
![Village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211907.wfSlUsHv.EthiopiaJan093515.jpg) Village, Lalibela |
![Spices used to give Ethiopian cuisine its hotness](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211909.Pkhq71FM.EthiopiaJan093516.jpg) Spices used to give Ethiopian cuisine its hotness |
![Village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211910.jXb8vt2s.EthiopiaJan093517.jpg) Village, Lalibela |
![Various Ethiopian staples, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211911.oJEqTF1U.EthiopiaJan093518.jpg) Various Ethiopian staples, Lalibela |
![Village, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211912.A9zIdktj.EthiopiaJan093520.jpg) Village, Lalibela |
![Large old tree, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211913.WdB6hUjs.EthiopiaJan093521.jpg) Large old tree, Lalibela |
![Business Incubation Center, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211914.54t2DfLt.EthiopiaJan093522.jpg) Business Incubation Center, Lalibela |
![Decoration bound for the top of a church](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211915.IGMLH3aj.EthiopiaJan093523.jpg) Decoration bound for the top of a church |
![St George Beer](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211916.4PE6bHY3.EthiopiaJan093524.jpg) St George Beer |
![HIV project, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211917.SXqiwntw.EthiopiaJan093525.jpg) HIV project, Lalibela |
![Tekeze Monatery Handicrafts, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211918.3VYjjc0r.EthiopiaJan093527.jpg) Tekeze Monatery Handicrafts, Lalibela |
![Dibora Internet Cafe, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211919.wZ2v9TvE.EthiopiaJan093528.jpg) Dibora Internet Cafe, Lalibela |
![Bird feeders at the Seven Olives Hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211921.wXjYqFTF.EthiopiaJan093532.jpg) Bird feeders at the Seven Olives Hotel |
![Ethiopian high school students walking home](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211922.6cfuixDR.EthiopiaJan093534.jpg) Ethiopian high school students walking home |
![The after school rush, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211923.hVtsYf9Q.EthiopiaJan093535.jpg) The after school rush, Lalibela |
![Blue uniformed Ethiopian high school students, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211924.O2sJf4ll.EthiopiaJan093536.jpg) Blue uniformed Ethiopian high school students, Lalibela |
![Driving past Lalibela's new town](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211925.2P1M6sJ6.EthiopiaJan093538.jpg) Driving past Lalibela's new town |
![Driving from Lalibela back to the airport](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211926.RKP02bW2.EthiopiaJan093539.jpg) Driving from Lalibela back to the airport |
![NGO organization Plan in Kebele](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211927.fduGlrTO.EthiopiaJan093540.jpg) NGO organization Plan in Kebele |
![NGO Plan active around Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211934.fpxcZ67g.EthiopiaJan093547.jpg) NGO Plan active around Lalibela |
![The road to Lalibela Airport](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211928.ViVMEODg.EthiopiaJan093541.jpg) The road to Lalibela Airport |
![The bridge leading to Addis Ababa](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211929.UVSYUS0a.EthiopiaJan093542.jpg) The bridge leading to Addis Ababa |
![Village next to Lalibela Airport](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211930.wUspj664.EthiopiaJan093543.jpg) Village next to Lalibela Airport |
![Every Ethiopian Airlines flight we took was on-time (or early)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211931.klDbfoPx.EthiopiaJan093544.jpg) Every Ethiopian Airlines flight we took was on-time (or early) |
![Walking out to the airplane, Lalibela](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211932.quhShg0K.EthiopiaJan093545.jpg) Walking out to the airplane, Lalibela |
![Ethiopian Airlines Fokker 50](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/109211935.yheq49o4.EthiopiaJan093550.jpg) Ethiopian Airlines Fokker 50 |