The unbelievably mezmerizing churches of Lalibela!
February 18, 2008
The MOST amazing church I have ever seen! Carved straight into our earth's granite stone.
Believe it or not, the most amazing churches in the world MUST be here in Lalibela, Ethiopia. King Lalibela spent 23 years building (or should I say, "carving" eleven churches straight from the earth's granite hillsides. Imagine going to Yosemite and just start carving into the earth - making churches. It is an unbelieveable sight to see. St. George's church is the most mezmerizing church I have every visited. It is in the shape of a cross. From an airplane, it looks like a bullseye target. Take a look at my photos.
In Laliebela, we went to a 5am Sunday morning mass which was quite special. I think you'll get the idea when looking at the photos. Enjoy!
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Entrance to a church
Amazing light at the entrance to…
Sunday morning mass at 5am.
The parishioner The flash bother…
The MOST amazing church I have e…
Amazing.
Little Miss Lalibela.
Amazing.
The churches parishioner
Sunlight in a church.
Shadow in the church
She must be in her 70s.
She must be in her 70s.
north Ethiopian plains...
Inside a church in Lalibela
The AJC crew in Lalibela
local kids.
their house.
strap it on and walk forever....
Taking a break from a long walk...
chilling in the shade.
Another granite-carved stone chu…
eternal wisdom and peace.
Coffee ceremony. yumm.
Lena and Michael inside a church.
Another church tour
The AJC group.
Another stone-carved church in L…
Another parishioner who doesn't …
bad lighting - great photo.
coffee ceremony
sunset in north Ethiopia
5am Sunday mass
sunday mass inside a church
mass
morning stroll
Ringing the bell for mass.
