Photos from Lalibella, Ethiopia

As promised, here are some pictures from our time in Lalibella. More pictures will be forthcoming later today, provided we have no more internet problems.

Entrance to the Cave Church of Ymrehane Kristos

Front facade of the Cave Church of Yemrehane Kristos

Carved rock and wood make beautiful designs in the ceiling of the Cave Church of Yemrehane Kristos

Painted archway inside cave church, paint is original from the 12th century.

In the back of the cave church, there are the bones of 5000 faithful people who add to the sacredness of this place, even if it is a bit creepy.

The view from the trail up to the cave church.

The village of Yemhara, below the cave church. This village is over 1000 years old.

External view of one of the Rock Hewn churches in Lalibella.

External view (front facade) of one of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibella.