Monday, July 1, 2013

Lalibela Town




My first trip to Lalibela was during Ethiopian Christmas and it was saturated with pilgrims. Now i see it as it really is – an empty sleepy town with not much going down.


traditional houses


It has it’s own dramatic setting perched 2,630 metres on top of a mountain and surrounded by other rocky outcrops and escarpments. It’s rainy season and the surrounding hills and valleys are verdant.

Seven Olives used to be the best place to eat in town, with it’s garden setting and good food. However clearly there has been a change in chef. Ben Abebe is now the top dog in town, and about as surreal as they come. Their Shepherds Pie is excellent, but their beefburgers were somewhat poor. You cn get a set menu at Mountain View for Birr 150.

 Ben Abebe

Don't forget to do your tourist shopping in Aubrey's.



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