Samothrace

Samothrace is a gem of an island in the north east corner of the Aegean. Very small, but it has the tallest mountain (Fengari - moon) in the Aegean at around 1500 meters (depending on which source you believe). Well, we decided to climb it. Could we do it? We didn't know but we tried and succeeded and it was absolutely beautiful. Then we decided, rather than going back down the way we came, to keep going and descend onto the opposite side of the island. Well, it was tough going, a very treacherous trail. Not much fun, but looking back it was quite a rewarding accomplishment. A 10 hour, 20km hike up from sea level to 1500m and back down over slippery steep boulders and rockslides. All this with not enough water and perhaps not the most appropriate shoes.

The next day was spent limping around and soaking in thermal waters, resting and eating. Boy were we sore! It was a full moon that night and the "Temple of the Great Gods" had free admission (as do all Greek ancient sites on such nights) and a guitar concert.

On our last day in Samothrace we visited some beautiful waterfalls on the Fonias river (Killer river).