Ethiopia (November-December
2013)
Korem to Tenta (6): From Camp 10 to Magdala
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Soon
after leaving Camp 10, we reached the rim of the plateau and started our
descent into another canyon (River Beshlo).
We
stopped under this old olive tree. According to locals, King Tewodros II also stopped under this tree while retreating
toward Magdala.
Last
village during the descent.
Further
down during the long descent the scenery became dryer.
Crossing
River Beshlo. Nobody lives there (except,
temporarily, a few herders). Again I suspect that during the rainy season this
area is infected by malaria-prone mosquitoes.
Our
10th camp further up on the other side of the river, with local
herders.
On
the next day we climbed further up toward Magdala and
stopped by this 4th market. It was early and people were still
pouring in.
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In
the early hours, the market seemed to be a good place for women to meet and
make fashion statements.
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Serving
fried breakfast donuts in a small restaurant of the market.
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Gebrehiwet
enjoying tela (local beer).
On
our way to Magdala beyond the 4th market,
looking back to our path since Camp 10.
Approaching
the first Magdala hill.
Other
sections of the trek:
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