More than three years ago we showed you in blog nr 211 some pictures of the French and their general Sarrail, who occupied Mt. Athos together with the Russians in 1918/1919.
I will show you these pictures agian, now in a better quality, and a few more:
French troops arriving at the Panteleimonos/Roussikon
Military guarding a well
General Sarrail and Admiral des Vignaux in the woods of Mount Athos
The arrival at Panteleimonos/Russikon
Welcome by the monks/abbot?
Climbing the stairs to the guestroom
Meeting in the guestroom (the room where the picture of Hitler hanged during the next World War, in 1968 destroyed by fire).
General Sarrail leaving the monastery
French military in the courtyard of Panteleimonos
Karyes
The Protaton in Karyes. Its walls are recently restored in its original condition, which you can see here.
Monks chatting in the graveyard of Stavronikita
The ossuary of Lavra
Arsanas Lavra: monks pull a fisherboat ashore, with a sail boat on the left
A sailboat leaving Athos, with the mountain and Stavronikita on the background.
The black and white pictures are made by Millet and Martel
Wim Voogd, 5th of Februari 2011
Congratulations! It seems to me that it is very special feeling when you know that your weblog is presented there. So you did a good job, I think.
Congratulations, Wim, Herman, and Bas.
This is recognition of the fantastic work you have done by creating this blog. I am not alone in wishing you good health and inspiration in order for you to continue your efforts.
Best wishes,
George Frangos
Congratulations guys! You even made it in a Greek national newspaper as one of your photos and your blog’s address is fetured in an article about the exibition.
http://kelliakalives.pblogs.gr/files/f/332767-104.bmp