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Tag Archives: Bas2019
2112 – Crossing the stone fall of Megali Sara
Between Nilou or Nilos and Prodromou the monopati runs over an impressive stone avalanche area called Megali Sara The path was formed by passing monks after the 1905 earthquake, that created the stone fall. The region is geologically quite unstable. … Continue reading
Posted in mountain, nature, Trip 2019
Tagged avalanches, Bas2019, earthquake, Megali Sara, nilos
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2107 – The most beautiful descent on Athos
The ancient footpaths of Athos are of an unprecedented beauty, that is a well-known fact. But what is the most beautiful stretch? The answer is not so easy. There are plenty of excellent candidates. In the category open landscapes I … Continue reading
2104 – Monasteries and hermits go by, between Dafni and Kavsokalivia
The ferry boat to Kavsokalivia arrived on time. We bought tickets on board. We sat on the open deck, watching the monasteries go by. It was rather windy. We talked about earlier visits, walking routes and the climb to the … Continue reading
Posted in 14 Paulou, 17 Grigoriou, Karoulia, Skiti Anna, Trip 2019
Tagged Bas2019, hermit, Karoulia, stones
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2100 – Roaming around Dafni
A small taxi bus took us from Vatopediou to Karyes, where we changed busses. A big bus took us to the harbour town of Dafni. We had to wait for the boat that would take us to Kavsokalivia. After a … Continue reading
Posted in Dafni, Trip 2019
Tagged Bas2019, boathouse, judas, Judas tree, spanakopita
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2081 – Fish in the pond at Vatopediou
When leaving Vatopediou through the impressive main gate you see the kiosk in front of you with a beautiful hilly backdrop. Right after the gate to the right you will find a new pool. The large pool nowadays looks like … Continue reading
2080 – Exploring Vatopediou
A monk approaches an abundant circular bed of fallen crimson flowers under the Camellia in the courtyard of Vatopediou. The monastery has got a rather large central square that is – unlike most squares – not levelled out but ascends … Continue reading
2079 – On our way to Vatopediou
We picked up our rucksacks, said goodbye to the archondariki, and were on our way to Vatopediou. Looking back to Pantocratoros we had a good view on the aqueduct that leads to the monastery. The aqueduct spans an olive orchard. … Continue reading
Posted in 02 Vatopedi, 07 Pantocratoros, Trip 2019, walking
Tagged aqueduct, Bas2019, monopati, wisteria
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2074 – Visiting Profitou Eliou
We had never visited skiti Profitou Eliou (skete of Prophet Elijah). We did see it several times from a distance. But today the Prophet was waiting for us in the morning clouds. Here we have an overview of the complex … Continue reading
2073 -The courtyard of Pantocratoros
We spend the night in Pantocratoros. In the morning we allowed ourselves some time to wonder around the courtyard of Pantocratoros. I took the opportunity to take some pictures, that I want to share with you. An orange tree contrasts … Continue reading
Posted in 07 Pantocratoros, Trip 2019
Tagged Bas2019, bells, courtyard, katholikon, orange tree
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2072 – Looking back to Stavronikita
The beautiful coastal path from Stavronikita to Pantocratoros starts with a view on the slated roofs of service buildings in front of the actual monastery. In my opinion this is a fascinating perspective. A manmade stone world with an ancient … Continue reading