Mekelle

Capturing Tigray: A Photographer's Journey Through Mekelle's Ancient Churches

The first light of dawn breaks over Mekelle's rugged landscape, painting the sandstone cliffs in hues of amber and gold. I adjust my camera settings, knowing these fleeting moments won't wait. Two weeks ago, I was debugging code in my...

Rock Climbing and Caving Adventures in Mekelle: Ethiopia's Vertical Playground

When I tell colleagues at the Philadelphia courthouse that I spent my winter break scaling limestone cliffs and exploring ancient cave systems in northern Ethiopia, I'm met with raised eyebrows and curious questions. Mekelle—the capital city of Tigray region—isn't exactly...