The title of this phlog is stolen from Eric Hansen's book of the same name, which describes his adventures in Yemen long before my time there. I used his book as a reference in planning my trip. My current employer and inability to write as well both prohibit me from offering the same quality of narrative as in his book, so this site is instead intended to help me share my photos with friends, family and fellow travelers. Enjoy!

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Saturday, April 17, 2010

Lalibela

The rock hewn churches of Lalibela were carved around the 12th or 13th centuries. According to legend, their design was revealed to the architect, King Lalibela, during a poison-induced journey to heaven, and the plans carried out by men during the day and angels at night. Weekly Orthodox Christian services are still held in each of the churches.