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Summer in the town of Metsovo, on the slopes of Pindus mountains by anna_travelholic.

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Metsovo - Ioannina / Epirus.🌲☃️🌲 #Greece !!

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Métsovo, Ioannina

Epirus, Greece

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Metsovo

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'Two pupils going home after school' (1960s, Metsovo-Greece)

by Costas Balafas (1920-2011)

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Monestir de Sant Nikolaos.

Metsovo.Grècia. Juny 2022

©Tino Valduvieco

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George Rorris (Greek, 1963) - Earth and Rocks, Metsovo (2019)

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Métsovo, Ioánnina and Pamvotis lake, Greece. Gifs made from UPstories' short video about Ioannina region.

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A weekend in the Vikos Gorge

Monday 6th November 2023

The rain did come on Saturday but it was much less than had been predicted. Late on Friday night the sky at night was quite spectacular with the amount of lightning around. In the end Saturday was a series of closely knitted together showers, of varying strengths. Roja and I got out for a couple of hours in the morning and hiked up to a ruined monastery a few kilometres into the forest.

The other van, and the green bus were great company. In turn, I had successive visitors to the van for coffee, Nige, the Hebridean raft leader, Gudi, the Namibian lady, and Nige’s wife. Their kids were over also, with their black lab, Shadow, to see Roja.

Nige and his 8 year old son will head over to Norway in spring for another season for him working as a whitewater rafting guide. He has worked there for more than 10 years. This year, for the second year, his wife will stay in Falkirk with their 11 year old daughter, as she attends school, then join them in June. A highlight of the evening, to the many gathered Greek day visitors also, was Nige’s son jumping into the Voidomatis river from the bridge 10 metres above. The river is known as the most consistently cold in Europe, at pretty much 4C all year (thanks for that bit of information, Hugh..)

Gudi has a partner in Namibia, and they spend about half the year together, but she enjoys the van life more, and so roams alone for the rest of the year. She is a real character, and was around on Sunday after the green bus had gone, so we got the chance to chat more. She runs her electric off just one 100 watt panel and one battery. She says her battery is struggling, but I think it’s the time of year. My 3 panels don’t make a lot of difference here, in a gorge, so with limited sunlight anyway, and it is low in the sky, and three rainy, and hence cloudy days. I have hooked-up to mains at a campsite tonight, the health of the batteries does suffer if they are run low for days, and it’s been 50 days now since they last had mains power. Gudi refuses to, amusingly, as she doesn’t like sites, and doesn’t want to spend the money. Her van is German, she worked in Germany for the last few years of her career, but has been retired now since the age of 67, for two years. She swims in the river each morning, and is headed roughly the same way as me, so we may encounter each other again in the next couple of months.

This video of Roja was taken by the kids..

I’m in the Meteora tonight, a drive of a couple of hours, and a campsite at a place still busy with tourists. The Meteora is a rock formation in Thessaly, the eastern Pindos. Amongst the monoliths are the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos. Meteora literally means, suspended in the air.

I did a few chores this morning, including a fairly major supermarket stop at Lidl in Ioannina, and then took my time with the journey, rather than taking the motorway, going over the Metsovo Pass. The pass goes up to 1700 metres on a road that really interested me, as in the research I did, comments were that after the road tunnel was built, below it, the pass is no longer maintained, and only just driveable. I had thought of staying at the top, but the road was fine, those comments seemed greatly exaggerated, and I headed on to give the van the power boost it requires.

I’ll probably stay a couple of days here, despite the many visitors still here. Half the campsite is open, and I’d guess there are 30 vans and motorhomes here, probably about a quarter full. I much prefer to be in a more remote place, but I will take the chance to clean the van for an afternoon. It’s a low season price of only 15 euros which is a bonus.

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Südosteuropa 2023

Meteora - Bunec

Der frühe Vogel fängt den Wurm. Und in Hochtouristikgebieten wie Meteora ist die Chance , einen einigermaßen ruhigen Blick auf eins der Klöster zu werfen, von 24 sind noch 6 bewohnt, natürlich auch dann am größten, wenn die Hauptwelle der unfassbar vielen Besucherinnen und Besucher noch nicht komplett angefahren gekommen ist. Pünktlich um 10 stehe ich am Eingang des Kloster der heiligen Dreifaltigkeit, und mit ein paar wenigen anderen Gästen sehe ich mir das auf dem schmalen Felsen erbaute Ensemble an.

Faszinierend, wie vor vielen hundert Jahren das ganze Material auf den Berg gebracht wurde. Es sind sehr beeindruckende Bauwerke, die nicht ohne Grund UNESCO Welterbe sind.

Ein Kloster reicht mir aber, es ist sehr heiss, und hunderte Autos, Busse und Wanderer tauchen auf und bevölkern das Areal wie Ameisen.

Deshalb geht der Road-trip weiter, und weil es im Süden in den nächsten Tag noch großer wird, die Wälder brennen und ich auch nicht den Kulturkreis so stark verändern will, fahre ich gen Westen, überquerte das Pinosgebirge, dessen steile Gipfel rechts und links der Serpentinen aufragen.

Eine kleine Pause gibt es in der hübschen Stadt Metsovo, deren mit Stein gedeckte Dächer schon von weitem sichtbar sind, der Pass über den ich fuhr, offenbar eine alte Verbindung, es waren Einfahrt verboten Schilder am Anfang angebracht, die aber recht selbst gemalt aussahen und die ich deshalb ignorierte, was mit genialen Aussichten belohnt wurde, führte genau auf Metsovo zu. Das Zentrum ist sehr touristisch mit Souvenirläden, Cafés etc , wir das eben so ist in Wandergebieten. Die Gegend gilt auch als hydrologische Mitte Griechenlands, weil die drei größten Flüsse hier entspringen.

Danach geht es weiter westwärts, und da ich nun vorger in zwei Löndern war, deren Bevölkerungsanteil zu großen Teilen aus ethnischen Albanern besteht, werde ich mir nun das Land auch wieder einmal ansehen.

Der erste Eindruck: Es hat sich nichts verändert zu 2015. Es ist nach wie vor heiß und staubig , aber die Strände laden zum verweilen ein, Campen ist bezahlbar und das Wasser Kristallklar.

Deshalb werde ich mein Lager die nächsten Tage sicher am Strand aufschlagen, ohne dass es darüber etwas zu berichten gäbe.

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Greece is a beautiful country with a rich history, culture, and stunning natural beauty. Here are 20 top places to visit in Greece:

1. Athens - The capital city of Greece is home to iconic landmarks such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon, as well as lively neighborhoods and delicious cuisine.

2. Santorini - This stunning island is known for its white-washed architecture, blue-domed churches, and breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea.

3. Mykonos - This popular island is known for its vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches, and charming villages.

4. Crete - The largest island in Greece is home to ancient ruins, stunning beaches, and delicious cuisine.

5. Meteora - This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to six monasteries built on top of towering rock formations, offering incredible views of the surrounding landscape.

6. Delphi - This ancient archaeological site was once considered the center of the world and is home to the Temple of Apollo and the Stadium of Delphi.

7. Corfu - This lush island is known for its Venetian architecture, beautiful beaches, and rich cultural heritage.

8. Rhodes - This island is home to the medieval Old Town of Rhodes, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as stunning beaches and ancient ruins.

9. Nafplio - This charming seaside town is known for its picturesque streets, Venetian architecture, and romantic atmosphere.

10. Thessaloniki - This vibrant city is known for its rich history, lively nightlife, and delicious cuisine.

11. Samos - This island is known for its stunning beaches, picturesque villages, and archaeological sites.

12. Zakynthos - This island is home to the famous Navagio Beach, a picturesque cove with crystal-clear waters and a shipwreck.

13. Olympia - This ancient site is home to the ruins of the original Olympic Games, including the Temple of Zeus and the Stadium of Olympia.

14. Hydra - This car-free island is known for its charming harbor, stunning architecture, and peaceful atmosphere.

15. Metsovo - This mountain village is known for its traditional architecture, delicious food, and stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

16. Pelion - This mountainous peninsula is known for its picturesque villages, stunning beaches, and ancient ruins.

17. Kefalonia - This island is known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and dramatic scenery.

18. Skiathos - This island is known for its beautiful beaches, lush vegetation, and charming villages.

19. Mount Olympus - This iconic mountain is home to the highest peak in Greece and is known for its stunning natural beauty.

20. Monemvasia - This medieval town is built on a rock island and is known for its stunning architecture, picturesque streets, and rich history.

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