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- Highland terraces: The stone-walled fields stepping down the slopes are the trail’s defining sight. Farmers sow barley, wheat and teff on them, and the walls trap soil that would otherwise wash away in the rains.
- The valley watercourse: The seasonal river is the spine of the walk. After rain it runs and the banks turn green. In the dry months it is a wide bed of sand and boulders that makes easy walking, though it demands care on the loose rock.
- Euphorbia slopes: Candelabra-shaped euphorbia trees line the rocky hillsides above the fields. Their pale green arms stand out against the brown earth and give the ridgelines a distinct silhouette.
- Escarpment views: From the higher stretches the land falls away toward the eastern lowlands. On clear mornings you can read the layers of ridges stacking one
- Highland terraces: The stone-walled fields stepping down the slopes are the trail’s defining sight. Farmers sow barley, wheat and teff on them, and the walls trap soil that would otherwise wash away in the rains.
- The valley watercourse: The seasonal river is the spine of the walk. After rain it runs and the banks turn green. In the dry months it is a wide bed of sand and boulders that makes easy walking, though it demands care on the loose rock.
- Euphorbia slopes: Candelabra-shaped euphorbia trees line the rocky hillsides above the fields. Their pale green arms stand out against the brown earth and give the ridgelines a distinct silhouette.
- Escarpment views: From the higher stretches the land falls away toward the eastern lowlands. On clear mornings you can read the layers of ridges stacking one behind another.
- Village churches: Small Orthodox churches stand among the farming hamlets, often marked by a cluster of old trees. Respect the grounds, dress modestly, and ask before photographing anyone.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.