The Lake at Full, Ospreys and Ruins

On day four in Gorgora, Dawit explores the rocky shoreline at Lake Tana's seasonal high, watches ospreys hunt, visits Susenyos' palace ruins, and reflects on the slow rhythms of this quiet peninsula while navigating the practicalities of daily life and the area's layered history. ☕ 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 24 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gorgora, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Lake Tana, Susenyos' Palace, Portuguese Cathedral, Mandaba Medhane Alem, Gorgora Eco Resort, Tim and Kim's Lodge, Lake Tana Transport Authority. Covered: Gorgora day-to-day life, Lake Tana monasteries, Birdwatching, History of Gorgora, Travel practicalities, Costs in Gorgora, Security considerations in Amhara. Chapters:00:00 Lake Tana01:25 Susenyos' Palace02:54 Portuguese Cathedral04:40 Mandaba Medhane Alem06:19 Lake boat, pole and water07:06 Gorgora A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gorgora #LakeTana #EthiopiaTravel #Ethiopia #TravelPodcast #Monastery #Birdwatching #Amhara #TravelAfrica #EthiopiaHistory #SlowTravel #LakeLife #EcoResort #TravelGuides https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/