Tag Archives: Nelios

2201 – Yearning for ancient paths, the monopatia of Mt. Athos

Posted on April 13, 2021 by athosweblog

The activity on Mount Athos that I miss the most is walking the old monopatia, the narrow foot- and mule paths that are all over the peninsula. Many of them are unfortunately destroyed and replaced by gravel roads. Many thoughts … Continue reading →

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2177 – Landslides and Tsunamis in 1905

Posted on November 1, 2020 by athosweblog

In earlier post we paid attention to the large earthquake of 1905 with an estimated magnitude ranging from 6.8 to 8.3. Eleven persons were reportedly killed.  In 2019/20 an scientific article was published with the title The Large Earthquake (~ M7) … Continue reading →

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2107 – The most beautiful descent on Athos

Posted on February 17, 2020 by athosweblog

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 →

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2088 – The path and stairs to the cave and chapel of St. Nelios

Posted on December 14, 2019 by athosweblog

Looking down the path to Kavsokalivia is clearly visible. We came from there and I took the photo below from the cave and the chapel, high up the rock, while standing on this path. Watch the striking red trunks of … Continue reading →

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2087 – Pilgrim portraits by Barry Oreck

Posted on December 14, 2019 by athosweblog

In April 2019  we went to Athos with our dear friend from the US, Barry Oreck. It was for him the first time on the Holy Mountain. Sensing the special moments during our stay he made some beautiful portraits. After … Continue reading →

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2042 – Mount Athos by Edward Lear: new site

Posted on March 3, 2019 by athosweblog

Stephen Duckworth has completed a website on the 1856 travels of Edward Lear with all the beautiful drawings of the monasteries. This is the link to the website. Herman Voogd

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1682 – A detour to the harbour of Nelios

Posted on February 23, 2015 by athosweblog

If your last day on Athos has arrived you have to take the ferry back to Ouranoupolis. A good advise is to take the ferry on its way to the ” village” of Kavsokalivia and not go directly to Ouranoupolis.  … Continue reading →

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1528 – Nelios and Megali Sara

Posted on March 30, 2014 by athosweblog

Arriving at the kellion Nelios we found nobody there. The kellion consists of a couple of houses on a plateau. The main house is restored not too long ago. We saw a new roof, walls and wood work. We had … Continue reading →

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1519 – The marvelous marble path to the chapel of Agios Nelios/Nilos

Posted on March 9, 2014 by athosweblog

Can a man fall in love with a path? The closest you can get is walking the paths of Mount Athos. The beauty lies not in their youth.  These paths are ancient. They plunge you into history.  They make you … Continue reading →

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1470 – The house and chapel of Saint Nelios

Posted on November 6, 2013 by athosweblog

On the footpath (monopati) to the kellion of Saint Nelios were our group walked in september 2013 we saw this desertlike plant. On the right one of the last houses of Kavsokalivia.     We walked from Kavsokalvia situated on the … Continue reading →

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