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Peace and spirituality
Date: Jun 16, 2008
Meteora Review:
I travelled to Meteora from the UK; flight from London to Athens and by train(s) to Meteora. I was travelling at a very busy time for Greece, the Orthodox Easter holiday period, but somehow managed to reserve the last seat on the train out (not so fortunate on the return - my legs still hurt!). The train journey was an unforgettable experience in itself - central Greece is vast, green and fertile. The railway clips the coast line at one point in the journey and the view of the plains sweeping down to the sea just takes your breath away. After a 5.5 hour train journey, changing just once, Meteora appeared out of the surrounding plain. It is a stunning and unique place. A real sense of peace and spirituality wraps itself around you. The six main Monasteries open to the public have different opening times so you’ll need to double check each one before planning your day. Your Hotel should have an up-to-date list. When you step into a Monastery you really sense you are moving into a very special place. Well some people realise they are stepping into a special place! I was shocked at the behaviour of some visitors, treating the Monasteries as theme parks, lacking any sense of respect or reverence. How the Monks and Nuns manage them I really don’t know. If I were them I think I’d move into a hermitage - there are plenty to choose from in Meteora! I enjoyed interesting walks, some quite challenging - not surprising given the terrain.
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Review Posted by:
Detligedetuk
Meteora Topic: General
Location: Meteora
Times Viewed: 342
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