Travel Reference
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On the way up you will pass by the
Women Fuel Wood Carriers Project
, an organisa-
tion set up to protect the rights of women gathering firewood on the mountain. Traditional
clothing items, hats and baskets can be purchased.
Washa Mikael Church
8.30am-5pm)
is located a few kilometres east of the town centre. Though local priests date
it back to the 3rd century AD, it most probably dates back to the 12th century. If you're
mad and not planning to visit the churches at Lalibela or Tigray in the north, it's definitely
worth a peek as an example of the extraordinary rock-hewn architecture Ethiopia is so
famous for. Unfortunately, from July to October it's usually flooded with rainwater.
The church is tricky to find, so ask locals en route (most know it as Tekle Haymanot).
Finally, a word of warning: a number of tourists have been mugged on the road up to the
church. Go with a friend or two.
