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2095 – the hike from Kavsokalivia to Panaghia refuge

Posted on January 10, 2020 by

Our main goal during our 2019 pilgrimage to the Holy Mountain was to reach the top of Mount Athos. We decided to do the climb in two stages: day one from Kavsokalivia to the Panaghia refuge and day two the … Continue reading →

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2009 – Trees on the mountain slope between Chairi Pass and Stavros

Posted on August 5, 2018 by

In 2017 we walked around the mountain from Megistis Lavras monastery via Katounakia to Nea Skiti (not on this map by Peter Howorth but located between Sk. Anna and Paulou monastery). It took us the whole day, no roads only … Continue reading →

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1988 – A walk in ancient woods

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

Just after the big wooden cross on the southern ridge, a panoramic view opens. From there a long straight stretch until Stavros (cross) lays ahead. It is just nature there. No monasteries, sketes or buildings.The stretch is mostly covered and … Continue reading →

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