Weekend Experience: Hiking In Mountains
Now the weather is such that it is impossible not to go to nature - to gardens, forests, parks, near rivers and lagoons. It is just impossible now not to breathe in a fresh spring's air, impossible to stop admiring the clear sky, or stop listening to the chirping of birds and the soft speech of leaves.
We definitely need to relax and take in the healing rays of the sun. Being in nature uplifts and refreshes the mind. If I don't want anything, I know for sure that one thing, that at least I can't be indifferent to, is tenderness in all forms. It is simply impossible to resist it. And nature now caresses me a lot.
Today, when the weather is so nice, we are going to the mountains. Our hikes are simple, not long, with moments of rest. We took comfortable shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat to protect ourselves from the intense sun. Water and snacks - to give us energy. Mountain sticks also help, but we don't bring them. Well, that's all. And we will find a good mood and perfect views on the way.
Around, it seems, there are ordinary mountains, covered either with coniferous or deciduous forest, but you feel a childish interest in these places and delight in the opportunity to see this beauty with your own eyes. I was amazed not so much by the natural beauty of the mountains, although the nature here is quite picturesque, but by the feeling of touching the great and mysterious world of the mountains of Greece.
Moving around, we found an old monastery in the mountains. It was closed, but you can light up the candle. So simply, take a candle, open the drawer and leave some money.
We moved up accompanied by nature with fantastic scenery and some ancient monuments, and finally we arrived at Lake Doxa. The view is breathtaking. There we found a small church near Doxa lake.
And just some meters away, an old monastery of St. George awaited us. Men's monastery is located in Feneos village.
We were invited to go check out the beautiful view from the balcony.
The feeling is as if you are flying between the earth and the clouds: wonderful and one of the most vivid impressions. The monastery looks like it is a very old building, but it welcomes all visitors, no matter from which country or which religion.
Anyway, I like traveling a lot. And I dreamed of traveling as far as possible. I even thought that the job of National Geographic journalist was the truest dream, because you can fly, drive, see a lot and write about it all. Of course, NG journalists become those who are real talents and wield the pen like virtuosos.
I expected to feel calmness in the mountains, and did not expect to meet so many people hiking, camping or just enjoying the views. A lot of people enjoy the lake and the forest. Just take some snacks and drinks with yourself and enjoy the alpine scenery.
If you forget to take food with yourself, don't worry - there are some tavernas nearby. Truly, relaxing by the lake is worth the trip, but only if you like the mountains and hiking.
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With love @madeirane
Photos are taken by me.
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