Enkutatash Dawn in the Rock-Hewn Churches

Dawit wakes to Enkutatash in Lalibela, navigating the steep alleys to Bete Giyorgis before dawn. He reflects on the history of the Zagwe dynasty, the cost of the church pass, and the quiet rhythm of a town celebrating the Ethiopian New Year. ☕ 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 42 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Hilltop Lodge, Getergi Ridge, Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Giyorgis, Engu Coffee Shop, Ma'ed Lalibela Restaurant, Bete Golgotha Mikael, Shimbraema. Covered: Enkutatash Celebrations, Lalibela Church Costs, Local Dining Prices, Zagwe Dynasty History, Transport Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Hilltop Lodge01:48 Bete Medhane Alem04:31 Ma'ed Lalibela Restaurant07:05 Cafe08:33 Asheton Maryam Monastery A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lalibela #EthiopiaTravel #Enkutatash #RockHewnChurches #AmharaRegion #EthiopianOrthodox #ZagweDynasty #LastaHighlands #InjeraAndCoffee #BeteGiyorgis #TravelEthiopia #UNESCOWorldHeritage #HilltopLodge #EthiopianNewYear #SimienMountains #AddisToLalibela #EthiopianCulture #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/