I’m sitting on the terrace of a fantastic hostel (www.littlebighouse.gr/) in Thessaloniki, feeling somewhat dislocated. This morning I was up early, and arrived at Agia Skepi in Edessa shortly after Matins had begun. This large and beautiful church is not even a five minute […]
Author: phool4xc
Why Walk?
A question I’ve been asked quite often on my pilgrimage is why I don’t just take a bus or drive. My usual response is that when I’m walking I can experience the world around me: the sights, sounds, and smells of the natural world, […]
An extra day in Edessa
This morning, for the first time on my pilgrimage, I have had serious internal turmoil. (I’m trying to be circumspect.) Beginning a 40 km walk with gastrointestinal issues is not something I’m keen to do, so I think I’ll stay in Edessa for an […]
Jan 13 – 16: Northern Greece
Bitola to Florina: After leaving Bitola, located at the northwest edge of a large plain, I headed south and a little east towards the Greek border. This plain is ringed with mountains on all sides, and at the start of my day, the peaks […]
Unguarded Pass
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Village Church
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Coffee in Kato Klines
One advantage of walking through a country instead of driving is that I have met many wonderful and hospitable people. The gentleman facing away from the camera paid for my coffee. One of the women had lived in Hamilton for twenty years before returning […]
