Tag Archives: Chera

1761 – An afternoon walk to Zografou. Day one, part three.

Posted on November 1, 2015 by athosweblog

In the kiosk at the entrance of Vatopediou we received a detailed description of the walk to Zografou from a very friendly, hospitable monk. He houses as a guard in a little office just behind the entrance gate. He telephoned … Continue reading →

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1756 – New map of Mount Athos

Posted on October 14, 2015 by athosweblog

There is a new map Mount Athos available . Water-  and rip- proof and The first highly accurate map of Mt Athos as is it stated on the map. This last part is not true because the first accurate map of … Continue reading →

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684 – Konstamonitou

Posted on January 22, 2009 by athosweblog

In 1997 we walked from Vatopediou to Konstamonitou. After passing the famous spot called Chera – “The Hand” we followed the rigde of the hill towards Paliopyrgos. We came to an open spot where timbermen cut all the trees. Detail … Continue reading →

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