Category Archives: Ethiopia

Crater Lake Wonchi

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Clive Best

Last Sunday we went to one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen – Lake Wonchi . This lies in the crater of a volcano about 30 kilometers above the town of Ambo. We were told that the volcano erupted … Continue reading →

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Timkat in Ethiopia

Posted on January 21, 2008 by Clive Best

This weekend was “Timkat” which occurs 15 days after the Ethiopian Christmas. It is Epiphany and is a very important Christian Festival here. The Ethiopian church is very old  and many of the beliefs and rituals are completely unique with a … Continue reading →

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Weekend at Lake Langano

Posted on January 13, 2008 by Clive Best

Lake Langano is the third lake as you drive down the Rift Valley from Mojo. It is about 4 hours from Addis so we spent Saturday night at the Bekele Molo resort. The road passes Lake Ziway where we again … Continue reading →

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