Church of Maria (Debre Maryam)

The Church of Mary or Debre Maryam is within walking distance to the monastery of Gabriel, another island in Lake Tana and near the beginning of where the lake becomes the Blue Nile. This river is crossed by boats made of papyrus (tankwas), especially fisherman. The Church got its name because it's assumed that the Virgin Mary passed through it (a big if). It's filled with colorful frescos, although they aren't frescoes strictly speaking as they are attached to the walls. These churches, monasteries and islands of Lake Tana have a special charm.