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28.23 Evia, an approach in the Olympus mountains to a peak without a trail...dummies.

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This hike woke us; actually, it was rock climbing the whole way. Jenni on the way down but not out. When we hiked up the other Olympus, the one on the mainland, we found it a good test. However, because of the route we followed on Evia's Olympus, the hike was tougher and dangerous. It made us think of our hike down the former mountain with Arik, Maia and Alex. We broke into song at one stage. Appropriately, it was 'Life is a very narrow bridge...but the thing is not to fear'. We doubt the lyrics are heard that frequently in Greece. We are quite sure, while the content is stirring, our delivery did not reach a level of acceptability. It was a nice moment though, the poignant memories of each day that accumulate to make a fuller life. For the rest, the sequence of pictures provides a better understanding of the day's experience. (Continues after pictures...) On the way up, surprises, one after another. Meantime, instead of rock climbing, Nero, I mean ...