The Metéora (Greek: Μετέωρα, lit. “middle of the sky”, “suspended in the air” or “in the heavens above” — etymologically related to “Meteorite”) is one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount Athos.The six monasteries are built on natural sandstone rock pillars, at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios River and Pindus Mountains, in central Greece. The Metéora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We are super glad we drove the extra miles to get here. We got to see ancient, delicate tapestries, religious manuscripts, artwork, and intricate frescos from the 10^th century and maybe even older.  You won’t see any of it here since photography and video are strictly forbidden (of course). We didn’t see any monks, or at least not any that looked the part. Until the roads, bridges, and staircases were built, the only access was by rope and basket/nets. It is said that these monasteries, and the monks who lived here, held safe all of Greek culture, Orthodox Christianity, and the cohesive nature of the whole universe through the Dark Ages. They are very proud of it and it shows in their art and statements of faith. On another note, it was cold today, but a bit of hiking did the trick. In all seriousness, the rocks, which would be interesting enough on their own, provided a place for incredibly dedicated men to work a miracle of sorts and add to the beauty of this place at the same time. We are truly thankful. We were able to visit the Great Meteoro and Agia Triada.