Comments on: The Greek Gods Have a Sense of Humour http://matt.malcomson.com/2005/05/18/the-greek-gods-have-a-sense-of-humour/ Hikes, treks, and a voyage of discovery in the mountains of Europe and beyond Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:58:38 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Maryam http://matt.malcomson.com/2005/05/18/the-greek-gods-have-a-sense-of-humour/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Maryam Mon, 06 Jun 2005 00:25:18 +0000 http://matt.malcomson.com/2005/05/18/the-greek-gods-have-a-sense-of-humour/#comment-4 Salam Matt, Chetori? kheili jalebe (very interesting).Today just by accident through orkut, visited your page,exciting, specially this one, as I may visit Greece next month. Anyway, the main reason I am writing here is, few days ago one of my friends that I had told, about you to him and your trip plans in Iran, warned me that in October Zagros area gets very cold, and usually seems impossible for walking probably not for you but for ordinary people, I know even if I wont be in Iran, you have enough to inform you, but thought not bad to drop a line about it. Have fun. Maryam Salam Matt,
Chetori? kheili jalebe (very interesting).Today just by accident through orkut, visited your page,exciting, specially this one, as I may visit Greece next month. Anyway, the main reason I am writing here is, few days ago one of my friends that I had told, about you to him and your trip plans in Iran, warned me that in October Zagros area gets very cold, and usually seems impossible for walking probably not for you but for ordinary people, I know even if I wont be in Iran, you have enough to inform you, but thought not bad to drop a line about it. Have fun. Maryam

]]> By: Isobel http://matt.malcomson.com/2005/05/18/the-greek-gods-have-a-sense-of-humour/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Isobel Sun, 05 Jun 2005 07:38:03 +0000 http://matt.malcomson.com/2005/05/18/the-greek-gods-have-a-sense-of-humour/#comment-3 Greek salad and Greek yoghurt - divine. Great report and beautiful photos Matt. You will of course protect me from all rabid dogs and bears in Armenia, won't you?! Greek salad and Greek yoghurt – divine. Great report and beautiful photos Matt. You will of course protect me from all rabid dogs and bears in Armenia, won’t you?!

]]> By: Dimitris http://matt.malcomson.com/2005/05/18/the-greek-gods-have-a-sense-of-humour/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Dimitris Wed, 25 May 2005 18:57:04 +0000 http://matt.malcomson.com/2005/05/18/the-greek-gods-have-a-sense-of-humour/#comment-2 I am glad you enjoyed the hiking (...and the beer!) These mountains are indeed remote and anyone hiking there sense the isolation ! All Greek climbers I have spoken with, find this remoteness the biggest attraction of South-West Greek mountains. (Not to mention that Epirus is the poorest area of Greece and amongst the poorest in Europe) Allow me to just make some comments Albanian illegal immigrants have been an rather serious and major problem in the past. There have been incidents of thefts from houses and herds ( if you are starving you are left with few choices I guess!) The mountain community has also suffered the burning of a mountain refuge which was fortunately restored last year.Albanian trespasses that were seeking a shelter just lit a fire inside which went out of control... Dogs (rather wild ones) , especially in this area have also been quite a normal site. I usually try to steer away from them! Hope you find yourself again hiking in Greece. All the best with your future adventures Dimitris I am glad you enjoyed the hiking (…and the beer!)

These mountains are indeed remote and anyone hiking there sense the isolation !
All Greek climbers I have spoken with, find this remoteness the biggest attraction
of South-West Greek mountains.
(Not to mention that Epirus is the poorest area of Greece and amongst the poorest in
Europe)

Allow me to just make some comments

Albanian illegal immigrants have been an rather serious and major problem in the
past. There have been incidents of thefts from houses and herds ( if you are
starving you are left with few choices I guess!)
The mountain community has also suffered the burning of a mountain refuge which was
fortunately restored last year.Albanian trespasses that were seeking a shelter just
lit a fire inside which went out of control…

Dogs (rather wild ones) , especially in this area have also been quite a normal
site. I usually try to steer away from them!

Hope you find yourself again hiking in Greece.

All the best with your future adventures
Dimitris

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