28.17 Greece: Mount Olympus (part 1) a spectacular hike in an amazing place, in difficult weather.
Some effort , a little perseverance, imagination and Hike-about leads a person through a life of daily adventure. We faced the ‘mountain of gods’ situate in the gorgeous Mount Olympus National Park this week. What would our fate be as we tempted Zeus and his whims? The result: We count it a tie as he sent howling winds across the mountains and freezing cold, near the top but thankfully, held back on the rain. While we smile at the myths, we have utmost respect for Mother Nature, she’s a tough but beautiful ‘old bird’. (Continues after pictures below...) A stop for a breather at relatively low altitude; still much elevation to acquire while jackets remain in backpacks. After two-thirds of the climb in much forest, the air is too thin for plant life. Love the sweep of one of the mountain tops. The action was fierce as the clouds swirled, danced and delighted us. The reality of the upper trail: Scree accompanied by high winds and cold and the peak nowhere in sight. ...