Sunday, June 23, 2013

The Blue Nile Gorge

Oh my. I've got so much to tell you. We are well and I am still figuring out the internet here.  It looks like this is possible, just slow. :)  I'll take it!

On Friday we made the 10 hour trip up to our mountain. We are highlanders now, it's kind of surreal.

There is much to show from the trip but I am going to highlight the Blue Nile Gorge.

Imagine the Grand Canyon. Now make it deeper and wider and more green. Now picture driving down to the bottom and back out in 30 km. Yep. Incredible. Not a road for speeders...
At the top, ready to start our descent

Oh yes, and the baboons. Here is a cute baboon family. 

 Notice the uneven surface. This is a paved part of the road but all the weight over the past several years have caused the earth to move and make for some bumpy surfaces.
Looking back, the bridge crosses over the gorge.  If you come and visit, you can choose to fly into a nearby city or have 10 gorgeous hours of praying fervently for safety. :)

10 comments:

Sheila said...

Beautiful! So happy and thankful you made the trip safely! May God continue to bless all of you on this journey.

Christen Leigh said...

So beautiful!! :)

Mindy said...

Wow, that is gorgeous!! LOVE seeing you there and hearing updates from you!!

emilykate said...

Oh my...crazy! Great new cover photo up top!

Nichole said...

so beautiful! looking at your cover photo made me smile and gave me chills. You are there! You are living it! Praising God for His provision and how He can be glorified through your lives!

Justin & Sarah said...

Wow! Absolutely beautiful!

David and Larisa said...

Gorgeous! I love seeing your photos, and we are so excited to watch how God uses your family over the next 3 years!

smw said...

i LOVE the pic at the top of your blog. :)

Sandra said...

Beautiful!! That is literally breathtaking. I also love your new cover photo. Just put a big smile on my face knowing you are where GOD wants you!! Praise Him!!

Kim Plattner said...

Beautiful!! I'm soaking up all your posts and am so anxious to get to ET ourselves! Can't believe it could be soon!! SO thankful God blessed with you a safe trip! Just curious...what's the average temp where you are?