meteora
*Ayiou Nikolaou Anapavsa, the lowest monastery
mon. march 20
this is the most beautiful place my eyes have ever seen.
rounded cliffs, twisted shapes and massive rock pedestals. all carved by river sediment that flowed into the sea that covered the Plain of Thessaly some 25 million years ago. The earliest religious communities in the valley emerged during the late 10th century, when some hermits made their homes out of caves inside the rocks. in 1336 they were joined by two monks from Mount Athos, one of whom established the first monastery there. today Meteora is a series of 12 or so monasteries that sit on top of the very same rock formations that were created millions of years ago.
*Ayias Triadhos
mon. march 20
this is the most beautiful place my eyes have ever seen.
rounded cliffs, twisted shapes and massive rock pedestals. all carved by river sediment that flowed into the sea that covered the Plain of Thessaly some 25 million years ago. The earliest religious communities in the valley emerged during the late 10th century, when some hermits made their homes out of caves inside the rocks. in 1336 they were joined by two monks from Mount Athos, one of whom established the first monastery there. today Meteora is a series of 12 or so monasteries that sit on top of the very same rock formations that were created millions of years ago.
*Ayias Triadhos
our hike began in the morning, the fog was heavy and we could not even see the top of the rocks. after following a long and harsh path up hill, our first visit was to the Ayias Triadhos monastery (holy trinity). it certainly seemed like the monks were busy with their shores but we still got a warm welcome, they even gave us homemade candy! from there we made our way to Roussanou. after a short stop here we kept walking until we reached a spot that jutted out right into the middle of everything. we took out our super cheap packed lunches and had a picnic that i bet no one of us will ever forget. it was so beautiful there.
*picnic area
sometime during the afternoon we reached Megalou Meteorou, by then the sky was completely clear and the temperature was amazing. this is the grandest of monasteries and also the highest - built 400 meters (1,200 ft) above the valley floor. what do you say or do when something like this is at your feet? nothing... you just sit and stare in amazement.
*the village of trikala at the base of the rocks
*i must also say that i tasted the most delicious food i've had in europe yet. it was made by the lady and the son that ran the hostel in which we stayed during this visit. it was heavenly....
*Monastery of Roussanou
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5/02/2006 02:18:00 PMhey Gus, it seems you have kind of a writing talent:), well, I tried to get you at KSU email, check it out, however, I just wondered if you are still planning to come to Prague, and if yes, then when:)
And tell Kel, that she looks wonderful (as usual), according to your pictures
take it easy, Michal
warm regards to Kev, Colin, Charlie, Katie, Matt and others as well
You are expected in Prague:)
5/02/2006 02:20:00 PM
anyway, although you have my email at KSU web, here it is again:
volf.michal@seznam.cz
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