The drive up to Meteora is a beautiful experience. Meandering through the lush rolling hills and the olive groves of the Greek countryside has an immediately calming effect.
The monasteries themselves are strangely intoxicating. They are surrounded by fragrant, bee-filled gardens that are diligently tended to by the monks. The first monastery we go to is accessed by a rope bridge. It’s gloriously quiet. Cats laze in the sun and colourful flags ripple in the breeze.The Megalo Meteoro monastery is particularly noteworthy. Its walls are decorated with gruesome murals depicting the horrendous torture Christians experienced at the hands of the Romans.
The other major highlight was a day trip in Crete. We visited a family winery in the hills and were encouraged to stick around for Sunday lunch. The afternoon of incredible Greek food, wine, and raucous dancing is something I’ll never forget. The image of an effervescent 85-year-old yiayia dancing on a table is not something that leaves your brain quickly.
They knew how to build in those days.. Architecture is amazing, the views breathtaking & the trek is not for the fainthearted.
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