Photos part 9: Churches of Lalibela

The city of Lalibela is home to fabulous rock-hewn churches. The largest of them is seen here.

Some of the interiors are better decorated than others. It has much to do with the quality of the rock from which carving took place. The better quality rock allowed for finer detail, and in this case it even got painted.

Remember that even if you have visited the main complex of churches, the last-to-be-built and stunning Church of St. George is away from all the others and easy to overlook. If you have traveled all the way to Lalibela, don't walk past this one!

Day 8: Social experiences and the churches in town (March 19)

My morning plans changed; the trip to the churches in town would have to wait for the afternoon. In the meantime, I did have a short experience which illustrated an unfortunate truth: people will try to rapidly befriend you in order to get something from you. Expect all contact to be purposeful, even if it appears accidental.