The Birth of the Blue Nile Road

Leaving behind the Portuguese bridge or Alata bridge we start a pleasant walk taking us on a continuous but gentle climb to an esplanade from which we can enjoy views of the stunning Tis Isat waterfalls . But before we get to this point we need to highlight the beauty of the green fields on this road. It's an idyllic haven of peace in which young kids who are barely 6 or 7 herd the grazing goats. These same kids act as improvised guides looking to help with the family finances. Accompanied by an army of these "small" local guides we continued on our way. I was struck by the large cross that almost all of these kids wear on their chests.