We rented a boat and went out to see the monasteries located on some islands in Lake Tana, which is the largest body of water in the country.

The lake was very still and mirror like when we went out in the morning. Nice shot by Celia.

A guy paddling a load of firewood to the market. He's on a papyrus boat that is as old as the pyramids. Probably takes all day to get across the lake to the town where he sells wood.

Sitting outside the big monastery on the island.

The door that is featured on Celia's guide to Ethiopia. Monastery built in 12th century.

this is the view from the yard of the 12th century monastery.

Men Only monastery on second island.

Putting the shoes back on after seeing the monastery. That's Ferguson II sitting there talking to Celia.

A cross shown to us at the museum at Men Only Monastery.

Collection of ceremonial crowns they had in the museum at big monastery.

Mural in Large monastery.

Holy book from big museum.

Another view of the door.

The museum at the Men Only Monastery. That's Tesfaye.

That's me coming down the trail from the Men Only Monastery. Tesfaye took the shot.

Celia in the morning. Tesfaye apparently took the picture from the lawn at the Ghoin Hotel.