We were up early and left our hotel after a huge breakfast, by 8:15. We drove up into the rocks, under clear skies, and enjoyed every second of the views of six monasteries on top of the rocks. We first toured the Holy Monastery of Varlaam, the second biggest of the monasteries. It was founded in the 14th century and completed in 1541-42. It is considered the most elegant of the monasteries. Next we toured The Great Meteoron Monastery, the largest and the oldest of the monasteries at Meteoro. The founding of this monastery, in the early 1300’s, is considered the beginning of the organized monasticism in Holy Meteora. The churches in both monasteries were stunning, with every inch covered in painted scenes from Christ’s life. We enjoyed the views from both monasteries and drove around the high road to enjoy seeing all six in morning light. Meteoro is a beautiful place.
