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Tag Archives: trees
2211 – Athos by monk Theodosios: Nature – Plants [1]
More exclusive pictures from the photo library of monk Theodosios: For more info about these pictures, please e-mail us. Wim Voogd, 16th July 2021
Posted in 13 Simonos Petras, nature
Tagged flowers, forest, kitchen garden, plants, top mountain, trees
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2192 – Trees on Mount Athos by Bas Kamps
Athosweblogger Bas Kamps photographed not only several trees when he visited Mount Athos but also back in The Netherlands trees is often his topic. He recently made a website with his photography. Nilos chapel is located on the south slope … Continue reading
2009 – Trees on the mountain slope between Chairi Pass and Stavros
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
1991 – The Strawberry tree
Every now and then when walking in Mount Athos the Strawberry tree appears alongside the path. Here on the left, with in the distance Simonos Petras. The Strawberry tree or Arbutus unedo is widespread in the Mediterranean region. The Latin name was … Continue reading
1988 – A walk in ancient woods
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
1965 – The little chapel at Lavra
Little Chapel near the trapeza (refectory) at Lavra monastery dedicated to the Panaghia. Strange animals at the bottom of the pillars. This is the situation in 2017.Monk in front of the same chapel in 1917. The rope to lower the … Continue reading
1420 – Large tree trunks on the Mylopotamos beach
Two large tree trunks are lying on the beach of the vineyard of Mylopotamos. Washed up on the shore. But were did they came from? From Turkey? These are big trees not the kind you encounter that many in the … Continue reading