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Addis Ababa
In Addis Ababa, you will visit an American owned NGO, Regional Child Care Nutrition, Inc., known locally as "Second Chance." It is currently the home for over 18 children. You will also visit the main museum of History as well as other sites. You will experience a coffee ceremony performed by the local people and visit the famous MAKADO African Market Place.
Addis Ababa, which means "New Flower" in Amharic, is an intriguingly
indigenous African city. Unlike many other African capitals, it's founding,
growth and
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 Tissisat Falls Bahir Dar Bahir Dar is a small town set on the south - eastern shore of Lake Tana, where local fishermen still use papyrus boats, and just 30 km from the spectacular Tissisat Falls. Here the Blue Nile creates " Smoking Water" an awesome, yet inspiring sight as it plunges into the gorge below. From Bahir Dar one must explore some of the ancient monasteries that have been built around Lake Tana, or on the many Islands. These include Dek Stephanos with its priceless collections of icons, as well as the remains of several medieval emperors, Kebran Gabriel and Ura Kidane Mehret with its famous frescoes. The colorful local market at Bahir Dar is an unforgettable shopping adventure
Tis Abay, just 30 kilometers outside of Balhir Dar, is
On the Islands of Lake Tana are 15th century monasteries. On two of
Gondor was the capital of Ethiopia from the rise of King Fasilades to the fall of King Tewodros (1855-68) which is reflected in the many castles and palaces in the city. Castles are considered its main attractions, known as the Royal Enclosure. They covers an area of 7.7 hectares and contains five castles, raised walkways and connecting tunnels surrounded by high stone walls. The oldest of these is the Castle of Fasilades. Built of stone in the mid-17th century, it reflects a number of influences, Axumite, Portuguese and Indian. The upper storey offers panoramic views and Lake Tana is visible on a clear day. The Castle o Fasilades has been recently renovated. King Fasilades grandson, Lyasu the great, built his own castle and decorated it with ivory, gold and precious stones but an earthquake in the early 19th caused severe damage. |
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With a growing population of 2
million people, Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. It
is located at the geographic center of the nation in the mountainous Shawa
Province and is the political and cultural center of Ethiopia.
development, are not
rooted in colonization. Founded in 1896 by Emperor Menelik II, Addis Ababa
is the last in a succession of capitals of the great Abyssinian empire
dating back to the pre-Christian Axum.
The ancient city of
Axum, which dates to about 100 B.C. was the first place in Ethiopia to adopt
a new religion -- Christianity. According to legend, The Queen of Sheba
was born in Axum. While visiting King Solomon in Israel, they had a son
named Menelik, who later became the first emperor of Ethiopia. Legend has it
that Menelik brought the original Ark of the Covenant back to Ethiopia from
Israel, which is guarded by a single monk. Axum is also known for its
massive, towering sculptures that are more than two thousand years old. In
its heyday Axum had three main large stones called obelisks. The largest,
now fallen and broken into several pieces, is the biggest block of stone
ever worked on by humanity anywhere in the world. 
home to the famous Blue Nile Falls. It is called Tissisat, which means
“Water that Smokes.” The city is also known for its American owned “Soup
Kitchen.” 
these islands, one can only be visited by men and the other one,
only women can visit. The mural paintings in the churches represent beautiful
pieces of religious art. The monks will show you their treasures and
religious manuscripts, written in Geez on goat and horse skin. Transport
to these islands is done on small wooden rafts. Tourists can tour with
small small boats.