Photos part 10: Mule Ride

The next excursion for me in Lalibela was a mule ride. Here is the kind of ride you can rent for 150ETB, for a three hour trip. The guide who pulls it along definitely wants a tip, and given that you will be led safely through some narrow trails, I think the tip is well earned.

This photo is meant to give you an idea both of the landscape you will see and the width of the trail.

Another view of some of the high ground.

A view of the valleys below.

Day 9: Mule ride (March 20)

It isn't even noon as I write this; I returned from my excursion in time for breakfast. The day is just beginning for most people, but I already feel like most of one has elapsed.

At six in the morning, I met my guide and my ride. It looked like I was being offered a choice of mules, but when I tried to go with the pretty black one I was strongly advised toward the other. For probably the only time that day, I swung myself up in the saddle with little assistance. I was headed for Asheton Mariam, the church of St. Mary, which is nestled up a mountain.