“It’s a good trail.” I could tell from the young woman’s hiking boots and glowing expression it would, indeed, be a good trail. I gratefully accepted the walking stick (tree limb) her companion was ready to discard as they left the trail. I clambered over rocks and headed away from the idling tour buses. A…… Continue reading Monasteries on Rocks
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Monasteries on Rocks
Posted photos and observations of Meteora’s (Greece) monasteries perched high on rocks.
Time for Solitude
I’ve now hiked to all six Meteora monasteries. After that, I headed to the back country for solitude and good trails.
Monasteries Perched on Rocks
Hiked up to monasteries perched high up on huge rocks around the Meteora area.
Views from a Rooftop Bar
“Great view.” I kept looking at the Acropolis. Then I realized I was being spoken to. I turned around to see a man in his 70’s. I muttered something in agreement. Hearing my accent he started a “Your Country” routine about British politics. “Wrong country,” I interrupted. Once he determined my actual citizenship he started…… Continue reading Views from a Rooftop Bar
Meteora Arrival
I’m in Meteora because it’s at the end of the train line, 5 hours from Athens. I’ll hike the trails for a few days.
Views from a Rooftop Bar
Posted about a conversation that started with this view yesterday evening.
LHR/ATH
Aegean LHR/ATH, US$116, exit row, empty seat beside me, free hot meal and wine, Bennett/Gaga on Android. #grateful
Next up: Greece
Onwards to Greece. This afternoon: London Heathrow–Athens. Tomorrow morning: Athens to Kalambaka by train.
Mavericks Barber Shop
Entered these premises in Guildford and allowed a pleasant Hungarian lady to wield a buzzcutter.