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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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1991 – The Strawberry tree

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

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 →

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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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1965 – The little chapel at Lavra

Posted on December 15, 2017 by

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 →

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1420 – Large tree trunks on the Mylopotamos beach

Posted on June 25, 2013 by

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 →

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