Monday 25th April 2011 - Kastraki, Meteora, Greece

Simon had said that he wanted to take some early morning photographs of the rocks and monasteries and we all readily agreed to meet at the relatively early time of 08:00. Simon drove us in his rental car up to the rocks above Kastraki and we spent an hour and a half admiring the views in the lovely early morning light. The low sun casts wonderful shadows and the contrast between the sunlit rocks and the dark background gave some great photographs. We returned to Kastraki for a well-earned late breakfast.
Unfortunately, it was time to say goodbye to Simon and Katie who were moving on to Zagoria to do some walking. It was sad to see them go but we had a fantastic Easter weekend – sunny, warm weather, Greek Easter, wonderful views and, above all, great company. We hope that they enjoy the rest of their holiday and that the weather holds for them.
Jane's cough has improved significantly so in the afternoon I took her up to the rock pinnacle of Adrachti. We took it very slowly in order to prevent coughing fits but we made it to the top. It had clouded over so the views weren't quite as good as on Friday but the scenery was still dramatic. Strangely, Jane decided that she would rather return to Kastraki using the same path rather than pressing on to Kalambaka!
Photos: Agios Nikolaos and Rousanou monasteries; Rock formations with no visible monasteries, although I am sure that there will be some ruins; Rousanou.