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Tis Abay Lake Tana is the source of the Blue Nile
which floats from there to the Soudan. Just 30 kilometers outside of Bahir Dar are the
famous Bleu Nile Falls. In Ethiopia they call it Tisissat, which means "Water that
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| On the islands in the lake are 15th
century Monasteries. One of them can only be visited by men. The mural paintings in their
churches represents beautifull pieces of religious art. The moncks show you their
treasures and religious manuscripts, written in Geez on goat and horse skin. Transport is
done on small wooden rafts but tourist can make a tour with small boats. Bahir Dar is a
city with many shops, bars and small hotels. In some cafees is live traditional music were
musicians play the harp and sing. |
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