Olympus OM-2n | Fuji Reala
Another local guide (post-lunch) takes a break after a steep, rocky climb downhill. Well, I say he took a break but really, he stopped to let us rest while secretly wondering why we can't all fly down the mountain in rubber clogs as he does.

TESFA (Tourism in Ethiopia for Sustainable Future Alternatives) runs treks through the communities of Meket Woreda, North Wollo. It's a great opportunity to get off the beaten path. We visited villagers at their homes, churches and farms, viewed beautiful highland scenery, and were swarmed by very excitable children at every turn—not one who wanted anything more than to shake our hands.