We were 20 minutes west of Atlanta when the pilot turned the plane around. We headed back to Atlanta and the flight was cancelled. Something to do with equipment problems.....??? We had to stay one more night in Atlanta before finally getting a new flight out on Saturday. After 24 hours of no sleep we were welcomed by a comfy bed at the hotel furnished by the airlines.

Our last day was spent near Kalambaka viewing the monastaries that sit high up on the tops of unusual rock formations. Hundreds of years ago, the munks had to climb up ladders to get into the buildings. Some of the monastaries are now convents. We got to view the sanctuary and viewed the frescos painted all over the walls and ceilings. There were icons everywhere and very ornate chandeliers. Once again our guide explained everything perfectly. We couldn't take any pictures inside, but we have posted some photos of the outside. It is beautiful and breathtaking, but don't look down! We can see why they chose this spot to get away from civilization, but we are still in awe of how they completed such a place so high up.