Sunday, August 9, 2009

Cycling around Vlasti


Last year I went for its music festival. This year I went for its natural beauty.


Vlasti is located on the northern side of Mt. Askio (Siniatsiko)


In the heart of Vlasti there is a meadow


that's grazed by horses and sheep.


Yes, horses


and sheep.


Cycling around Vlasti offers the rider, apart from the exercise, some magnificent views.


Partial view of Vlasti


View of Vlasti


Neighboring village Sisani


Cycling in altitudes of 1200m. The crisp air offers a unique sense of wellness, which is absent in urban environments.


Cycling around pines


Listening to the sound of the woods


and uncovering the hiding places of turtles.


Mountain bikes


Nature win


Back to the village for some rest


and off again in the following morning


with the grace of some arty-looking Jesus & pals.


St Cosmas and St Chrysostomos


Uphills again


past a WWII mine field(!)


and if you choose wise


you join the orgy of nature!










A zero carbon emission post.

2 comments:

Andriy said...

Gorgeous! If I didn't know it is Greece, I would think it's somewhere in Ukraine

jorge said...

It's the 1200m altitude that makes the difference (the similarity, in this case) :)