Nefasit Things to Do

Well, the views alone make a visit here worthwhile. On a clear day, you could see all the way down to the Red Sea coast from here (I didn't). There are some great viewpoints from the monastery itself, but I also found it very interesting to follow the confusing, narrow trails outside to some of the higher hillocks outside.

This is the main complex of buildings inside.
After arrival, you are invited to a reception room where an old monk examines your permit, offers you some of their food and drink, and then lets you wander around on your own. Note that no guide is provided to open up buildings for special inspection!

This is the actual entrance to the monastery, seen from the inside.
The towering stone buildings actually reminded me more of some countries in southern Europe or the Caucasus than anything in Africa.
I passed the camels carrying firewood here on my way up. They were all male ones, even of animals, no femals are allowed!!!

These humble little houses scattered behind the main monastery buildings are the homes of the monks here. I felt it would be too nosey to poke around them too much.