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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Curtisimo, post: 6521504, member: 83845&quot;]This is indeed a great thread with beautiful photos [USER=111037]@Only a Poor Old Man[/USER] . I missed this thread while I was on hiatus for a while so I am happy I got a chance to read it now.&nbsp; It truly is a window into a long gone world.</p><p><br /></p><p>Before I visited Greece for the first time I did a decent amount of reading on Mt. Athos and its history. While I imagine it would be a wonderful experience to visit and learn more about it and its influence on Orthodox Christianity the fact that women aren’t allowed really took it off the list of places I would ever practically be interested in seeing. Don’t get me wrong, I have no problem respecting the traditions I just can’t see myself going on any trip without my wife, without whom traveling would lose all its joy. </p><p><br /></p><p>For those of a similar mindset but who are still interested in learning about Orthodox monasticism in Greece I highly recommend visiting Meteora.&nbsp; It is second in importance only to Mt. Athos and women are allowed to visit as well. Here are a few photos from my visit.&nbsp; It is a beautiful and fascinating place though certainly more touristy than the serene Mt. Athos.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1260811[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1260810[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1260812[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1260813[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1260814[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1260815[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1260816[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1260817[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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