Lalibela, Gondar and Mursi
The name ' Ethiopia 'means' land of burnt faces', burnt by the sun. It seems exuberant in this country that is the only country that uses the Julian calendar. As a result, a year counts thirteen months. This explains the nickname 'land of thirteen months of sunshine'. Ethiopia is also the cradle of humanity and coffee. To the north you will find rock churches of Orthodox Christians and highlights such as Lalibela , the Simien Mountains and medieval castles at Gondar . Colorful animistic tribes live in the south. Most famous are the Mursi , with saucer lips as a symbol of beauty. In addition, there are beautiful tribes such as the Hamar , the Konso , Dorze and the Surma . When you visit a local market, you will be amazed at the authenticity of the tribes.
Simien and Tana
With the Simien Mountains and the Danakil depression, the country has areas that are among the highest, but at the same time lowest and warmest in Africa and even in the world. The latter is difficult to imagine when you get to the source of the Blue Nile stands, on one of the 'monastery islands' in the vast Tana Lake or on the shores of Lake Langano. In short: a land of extremes!
