Ashenda Drums and the New Gorgora

On day three in Gorgora, Dawit experiences the tail end of the Ashenda festival, checks out the new eco lodge's impact on the waterfront, and considers the town's future against its deep history. Plus practical notes on using the new ferry service and costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gorgora, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Lake Tana, Debre Sina Mariam, Mussolini's Stele, Lake Tana Transport Authority compound, Tim and Kim's Village, Gorgora Eco Lodge. Covered: Ashenda festival, Debre Sina church frescos, Gorgora waterfront development, Lake Tana birding, Ferry service, Local costs. Chapters:00:00 Village street, drums and singing in distance01:11 Gorgora03:16 Debre Sina Mariam05:30 Hilltop, festival crowd, distant drums06:35 Lakeside, boat engines, birds07:52 Guesthouse porch, rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gorgora #LakeTana #AshendaFestival #EthiopiaTravel #AmharaRegion #DebreSina #Birdwatching #EthiopianHistory #SlowTravel #Gondar #TravelEthiopia #KiremtRains #Enkutatash #MandabaMedhaneAlem #TimAndKimsVillage #GorgoraEcoLodge https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/