We took the flying Dolphin from Pythagorio on Samos to the island of Patmos. Arriving in the port town Skala, we immidiately started our walk up the mountainside to reach the Cave of the Apocalypse. The heat wasn't too bad yet, and we were lucky to arrive just between two tourist groups and had a few moments almost alone in the cave where John is said to have composed his gospel and the apocalypse after having visions of God.We then continued our climb up to Chorà and the monastery. Chorà is a beautiful city, and if you (like us) only do a one-day trip to Patmos, I can recommend exploring the narrow white streets around the monastery rather than going back down to Skala which is not very exciting...
visited by Maria and Mattias 2008-07-15
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