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| The view from the monastery |
On Wednesday we went to Sigri. When we got there we drove up a huge hill which is 511 metres high to the monastery at the top. It is so high because the monks want to be closer to god.
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| The monastery from below |
When we got to the top we walked up lots of stairs and went in. Dad couldn't go in because he forgot his shirt!
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| The robes worn by the priests |
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| The crown the archbishop wore |
In the museum Yiayia and Papou talked to the monk and he said that there were only 5 monks that lived there and they grew all their own food. We saw the crown that the archbishop wore and lots of robes and staffs from hundreds and hundreds of years ago.
After that we went into the church and lit a candle.
After the monastery we went to the petrified forest museum and the petrified forest which Jay talked about. Then we went to a cafe for lunch.
After lunch we went to a castle that was from the 12 century and we saw a big war ship.
Looks like you are having a bit of an adventure each day. I'm not quite sure why you light a candle inside the church when it is daylight outside? Is there some reason?
ReplyDeleteI saw some great drawings by Luca about reptiles and such living over there. Thankfully they were just drawings. I'm not that keen on snakes.
Am so pleased George 'sort of' remembered what to do when you 'sort of' fell out of the boat Jay. Do you think you will do more sailing?
Ella, you have also included some very interesting accounts of the adventures which you have experienced. Do you swim in the pool each day? Or is it quite cold?
Have you eaten those filled grape leave things yet? I really like them and am wondering if they taste different in Greece than NZ.
Looking forward to hearing more about your trip.
Take care
Donna
Great post Soph. The bishop's hat looks like it would be heavy on his head!
ReplyDeleteHow funny that your Dad forgot his shirt! Can't imagine him doing that in New Zealand ... it's a little too cold here! It sounds like you guys are having a fabulous time -- you all look so relaxed and happy in that cafe photo. That's a big smile Jay's got!
ReplyDeleteAnother grear report Sophia. This will all be very helpful to remind you of the things you saw and places you visited when you get home. Athens will be very different. I love seeing the photos of you all having lunch. I makes it seem as though you are not so far away! We do miss you
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The war ship looks HUGE,wow it is awesome. I feel sorry for your Dad not being able to go in the Monastery. Lucky you took some good photos to show him!
ReplyDeleteMiss you loads, love from Hannah BFFL xxooxx
Hi Hannah
ReplyDeleteThe war ship was HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are in Athens now but we are only staying Here for 4 days.
Miss you loads to!! From Sophia BFFL!!!!!!!!!