To try put into word the sheer size of the Hagia Sophia would barely do it justice. But for a building that can fit the statue of liberty under its dome and the entirety of the Notre Dam Cathedral within its structure the was a definite sense of scale when standing before its alter. 9 stories above in sparking gold mosaic Jesus gazed down from above sandwiched between two giant discs inscribed with the words Allan and Muhammad reflecting this buildings turbulen...

Disco bus, riots with water pistols Canadians and a kiwi! Read the picture for today I can't be bother writing! Just missed out in being tear gased or water cannoned!

I've never been one for hitch hiking but it came down to a simple choice... Pay the taxi drive the extortionate €35 to traverse the 18km gorge and spend a second day not eating or try find an alternative and get to eat something more than the few remaining pine nuts and dried apricots I have left in my pack. I'm Hungry... I can smell breakfast cooking in the refuge refectory but I'm scared to spent the taxi fare. I have exactly €43.50 to make it to Thessal...

Currently sitting at 2100m, the fog is beginning to circle like and Indian blowing smoke rings. The night draws in. It is near mystical watching the sunset over the mountains when you are in the heart of them. You can nearly begin to believe how the Greeks believed that the Gods lived up here as each peak takes on a new shadow and personality. In a surreal moment one of the refuge staff brings out a Spanish guitar and plays beautifully and haunting folk melody....

There was hissing, chirping, clicking and hooting all around. The forests noise was like a deafening wall of white noise in the eerie morning dawn light. I stood as still as possible frozen in mid step as the snake slithered with surprising speed across my path. Freaking adders... Hate them! Using all my senses I strained to detect any more unsuspecting visitors. My hairs all stood on end, goosebumps littered my arms more and more with every step. Would som...