Subj : Re:s OT: trip to Greece
To   : alt.tv.er
From : Sharon Three
Date : Sun Oct 02 2005 11:14:13

From Newsgroup: alt.tv.er

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> "Sharon Three"
>>>> who just got back from vacation in Greece, hasn't seen the first two 
>>>> eppies and doesn't know if I care enough to do so.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Wow, Greece?  Lucky you.  Hope you had a nice trip!
>>>
>>> Dawn
>>>
>> It was terrific, beautiful country, friendly people and delicious food. 
>> The scenery is awesome, and, if you love history, it can't be beat.  Wear 
>> comfortable shoes and expect to climb a lot of stairs and hillsides 
>> getting to see the sights.  Those ancient Greeks descended from mountain 
>> goats, I believe.
>>
>> Doc Sharon
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> That makes it sound like Niagara Falls, where we had to walk down a big 
> hill to see the falls and walk up the big hill to get back to the hotel! 
> Greece would be a fun trip, too.
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> Dawn
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I've been to the Falls many times and can assure you that it is the 
flatlands compared to much of Greece.  Remember too, that many of the roads 
and stairs at the ruins are more than 2000 years old and slippery because 
they are marble.  No hand railings or even guardrails along the mountains 
either.    Here's a sample of what Meteora is like, but the photos don't do 
it justice.  Many of these monasteries were only accessible by being hauled 
up the sides of the cliff in a net until small roads and steps were cut in 
them about 30 years ago.  The monks still use the nets to bring their 
groceries and other large items to the top.

http://www.great-adventures.com/destinations/greece/meteora.html

Doc Sharon

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