Monastery Hops and the Weight of History

Dawit spends a full day on Lake Tana, taking a tankwa boat to Mandaba Medhane Alem and walking through the forest to Birgida Maryam. He reflects on the legacy of Emperor Susenyos, the cost of a day on the lake, and the quiet life in Gorgora during the tail-end of the rains. ☕ 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 22 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gorgora, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Mandaba Medhane Alem, Birgida Maryam, Mussolini's Stele, Lake Tana Transport Authority, Gorgora Eco Resort. Covered: Monastery visits, Lake Tana ecology, Gorgora history, Ashenda festival, Local costs and transport, Security in Amhara. Chapters:00:00 Gorgora01:58 Birgida Maryam04:09 Mussolini's Stele05:04 Lake Tana Transport Authority05:54 Rain on roof, interior06:45 Cafe interior, muted TV07:42 Night, frogs, distant dog A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gorgora #LakeTana #EthiopiaTravel #MonasteryHike #TankwaBoat #BirgidaMaryam #MandabaMedhaneAlem #AshendaFestival #Enkutatash #RainySeason #SlowTravel #EthiopiaHistory #AmharaRegion #BirdWatching #OffTheBeatenPath #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/