Lalibela
Given the general costs in Ethiopia, travelling there is relatively expensive as we have to pay non-resident fees. Flights were also relatively expensive - doubt any regular locals can afford them. Lalibela in the northern part of Ethiopia is absolutely beautiful. Saw the rock churches and it was also market day when we were there - absolutely fascinating. Hotel was supposedly "mid-range" but it was quite basic and we all had a few bites after a night's sleep. As for the tour group ENTTO, they were the most prompt in responding by email, the tour worked out, but as mentioned before it was like pulling teeth to get information. Some mis-communication, or was it just-the-way-it-was or a scam afterall (?) - at the last minute we ended up getting separate beds in a family room instead of separate rooms, and we were under the impression we would get a refund. No such thing and all I got was apologies for the confusion. Such is life.