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High on cliffs out of reach of Moslim harassment, monasteries and convents were refuge for the Christian faith in Meteoria.
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Now in times of relative peace, a stairway has been built to provide access to this monastery.
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A convent sit high on a rock with a view of Meteoria below.
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This monastery appears to be growing right out of the rock.
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This Orthodox priest established a school to teach the painting of icons just outside of Meteoria. Proceeds help to support the parish.
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In this peaceful village we were the first Grand Circle tour to visit an olive oil factory.
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The machinery was recently imported from Italy.
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The director of the factory explains the function of the pumps and filters to press olive oil.
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We visit another temple to Diana. Does anyone know where this is?
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This ancient statue appears to be wearing shoes.
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