Archive for July, 2006

Grrrrr

I liked the lions the best.

Posted on 2 July 2006, from Ethiopia, art, churches, creatures and lions. 5 comments

Blue man falling

I visited Ethiopia and discovered, among other things, that religious art can be fun. This falling blue man is one among many stained glass delights at St. Tekle Haimanot Church, built by Haile Selassie in honour of a 12th Century David Blaine type who is revered for standing on one leg and praying continuously for seven years, undaunted even when his other leg fell off.

Posted on 2 July 2006, from Ethiopia, churches, colours and people. 2 comments