Ethiopia Adventure: 2-Day Mekele & Axum Trip 🌋⛰️
📍Mekele (Transit Hub) 🚌 Transport: Bus to Axum: 5:30 AM (520 ETB, 5h) Return minibus: 3 PM (500 ETB) 🏨 Accommodation: Union Pension (350 ETB) → BUG BITES! 😫 Whitney Hotel (400 ETB) → Safer ✔️ 🚗 Pro Tip: Package a 2-day car hire (12,000 ETB, fuel included). Negotiate routes & details! 🏛️ Axum (Ancient Empire Vibes) Obelisks: Skip the 300 ETB ticket—view from outside! Church of Ark of Covenant: 1,000 ETB (controversial relic). ⛪ Abuna Yem’ata Guh (Cliff Church!) 🧗♂️ No ropes! Barefoot climb (locals "guide" for tips). 💰 Costs: Entry: 300 ETB Climb help: ~800 ETB/group Church entry: 200 ETB (16th-century frescoes!). ⚠️ Thrilling but risky! Not for the faint-hearted. #Tigray #OffTheBeatenPath #Axum #BudgetTravel #Ethiopia 🌍✈️