Vacation in Greece, August 28, 2000 - Crossing the Samaria Gorge with my parents

My parents at the begining of the trail, near Omalos
My parents at the begining of the trail, near Omalos

Looking at the begining of the trail, near Omalos
Looking at the begining of the trail, near Omalos

Crossing a bridge to the old Samaria village inside the gorge
Crossing a bridge to the old Samaria village inside the gorge

Continuing on the trail south
Continuing on the trail south

Inside Samaria Gorge, heading South ... people have buint miniature towers of stones ...
Inside Samaria Gorge, heading South ... people have built miniature towers of stones ...

Heading south ... approaching the gates
Heading south ... approaching the gates (Portes)

Heading south ... approaching the gates
Heading south ... approaching the gates (Portes)

Near the gates
Near the gates

Crossing the Gates - look at how high the water reaches during the winter
Crossing the Gates - look at how high the water reaches during the winter

Passed the Gates, a couple more kilometers to the exit ...
Passed the Gates, a couple more kilometers to the exit ...

Enjoying a souvlaki ... is that goat hungry?
Finally after 13+ kilometers taking a break and eating a souvlaki before continuing on for
another few kilometers to Agia Roumeli to the ferry. Is that goat hungry, or what???

My mom, very happy after a 16 kilometer hike (with a bad knee)   :-)
My mom, very happy after a 16 kilometer hike (with a bad knee) :-)

Agia Roumeli as you see it from the ferry on the way to Sfakia
Agia Roumeli as you see it from the ferry on the way to Sfakia

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