Dangla – Bahir Dar – 80 km ^21
The next day became a most challenging ride (I will not go into
detail), and the 80 kilometres to Bahir Dar felt like a lifetime. Finally,
and to my great relief, I crawled into touristy Bahir Dar in the late
afternoon. The place wasn't exactly swarming with tourists, but it had
a few hotels and restaurants.
The Dar Gioa Hotel offered camping along the edge of beautiful Lake
Tana. Still, I weakened at the thought of a comfortable bed as I had
no energy to pitch a tent. Still feeling unwell, an additional day was
spent in Bahir Dar. Little did I know whatever I'd contracted would
linger a long time. Again, feeling sick, nothing came of my plans to
explore the island monasteries or the Blue Nile Falls. I felt
disappointed at this lost opportunity.