I was told that The Vlatadon Monastery may be the only Byzantine monastery still functioning in Thessaloniki. The monastery was founded between 1351-1371 founded by (Vlatades). St Paul visited here during his time in Thessaloniki when he was teaching in the first centuries after Christ. Regardless of religion, its a beautiful little property with hanging grape vines, manicured gardens, peacocks and a well with the most delicious water in all of the city, plus I wanted to see the views, so I enjoyed sitting up here for a bit absorbing all the grandeur of Thessaloniki and life in the present.

The view of the Thessalonki bay from the Vlatodon Monastery courtyard

Vlatodon Monastery beautiful door.

For some reason I like drinking from Well water more than anything, However I better get my drink on before I head to India this fall. Can’t drink the well water there.