Sumela Monastery

Sept 16 2012

We drove up the Mountain to visit Sumela Monastery.  It is a historical site now, with gorgeous views, and wonderful paintings.  

You can see it nestled in the dark side of this mtn. 

Here's a closer view. 

You could see Fall starting to turn.  I loved that they have seasons here.  

There were neat little paths, and stonework. 

We passed this guy playing this Black Sea instrument.  

The walk up to the Monastery

Just a lone tree I thought was pretty.

Me and My Honey. 

A view of the opposing mtn. 

Our first look at the neat architecture. 

I love the white stone.

I stuck my camera out the window to take a pic of the drop off. 

The windows had bars on them. 

The old library.

Just a cool little gate

Neat doorway. 

All the beautiful Murals.  (frescos)

And this begins the hike down.  Beautiful.   But a long way down. 

Looking up from this spot. 

And the same river once we got down.  

And then we enjoyed a Turkish dinner.  Drew had Trout straight from the river. 

And to end every meal, gathering, sit down, ................Well really anytime........Cay (Chai).

The amazing view of the city from our new Friend's place.