Good morning Eskinder:
Thank you again, for making my visit to Ethiopia so enjoyable.
Listed below is my evaluation:
Hotels-
Lalibila= Outstanding- great food- fantastic location
Florida= Excellent- easy transport to Castles, etc
Summerland= Very Good, impressive City of Bahirdar
Global=Average, good restaurant, very friendly and helpful staff
Brana=Good, hot water only available in shower not in sink
Local guides –
Lalibela= Outstanding, very good knowledge, great presentation skills, information without over loading the visitor, with too many details
Axum- Excellent= Lots of knowledge, passionate, perhaps. Less details, which can be confusing to the visitor
Gonder-Outstanding, excellent presentation skills allowing the visitor to appreciate the history of the castles
Bahirdar- Knowledgeable, friendly, .. the sites (Lake Tana, Blue Nile, and waterfalls), perhaps over shadow the guides..
My list of the top sites-
#1= Blue Nile/waterfall
#2= Lalibela/churches
#3= Gondar/Palaces
#4= Axum/Steles
#5= Addis/Lucy Museum and Merkato
Things to consider-
I had some confusion identifying the tour (owner/main guide) and the actual tour guide and the local/site tour guide
Currency transfer- not available, at airport -if Ethiopian Airlines international flights not operating- need to do bank exchange prior to departure at airport
I sincerely appreciate your time and efforts in showing me Addis and the many fantastic sites/museums. I want to compliment you on your co-ordination of my tour. I always felt comfortable that I would get to the next destination and be met by one of your personnel. Flights on Ethiopian Airlines were very good, no problems and enjoyable.
I had a great time in Ethiopia!! Told my wife she should have come, she would have enjoyed the tour. Thank you again, for making my visit to Ethiopia so enjoyable.
David