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Above the town of Kalabaka, Greece is an area of massive rock formations called Meteora. Many hundreds of years ago communities of monks established monasteries atop these isolated pillers. All building materials and supplies had to be hauled up with ropes and slings. At one time there were as many as 24 of these communities; now there are only six. In recent times roads and bridges have been built so the facilities are now much more accessible. Visiting some of these monasteries and learning of their history was a highlight of our recent trip to Greece. I hope you will take a look at this picture and tell me what you think.