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La Sportiva Trango Trek Micro EVO Gore-Tex Trekking Boots

Distinguishing features: snug fi tting, Supportive upper with good ankle mobility. Ideal for demanding trekking and inaccessible trails thanks to the new Impact Brake System® sole.

New updated 2008 version with new Vibram® sole. Added to the technical contents of the 2007 version, the advantages which come from the Impact Brake System is the reduction of impact on terrain and maximum grip on any type of surface both in traction and in braking. It adopts the ankle 3D Flex System multidirectional joint which ensures ankle support and mobility in all directions. Thanks to its characteristics and to the new sole, this model is ideal for walking off trails on rough terrain, difficult trekking and walking with heavy loads. It is available in a women’s version based on studies of the female foot’s morphology.

• Upper: 2 mm hydrorepellent Suede leather upper + Flex Tec 2
• Lining: Gore-Tex®
• Insole: 7 mm Nylon with increased antitorsion thickness at rear
• Sole: Vibram® with Impact Brake System
• Sizes: 36 - 48 including half sizes
• Weight: Gr. 1.300 per pair

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La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX Review

From below treeline to glaciers and alpine rock, the trango tech is purpose-built for all-day mountain adventures.

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La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX

Price: $299 Weight:  2 lbs. 7.6 oz. (women's size 40) Crampon compatibility:  Semi-automatic What we like:  Great all-around performance on trail, rock, and snow. What we don't: Lightweight build makes sacrifices in durability and stability over technical terrain. See the Women's Trango Tech GTX   See the Men's Trango Tech GTX

Designed for long, demanding missions in the mountains, La Sportiva’s Trango Tech GTX effectively bridges the gap between a hiking and mountaineering boot. We took the hybrid (both the men's and women's versions) on an expedition into the Alaska Range, using it as our do-all boot for steep snow travel, glacier and moraine crossings, and cross-country hiking. In the end, despite its streamlined and lightweight build, the Trango Tech thoroughly impressed us with its remarkable stability and on-trail performance. Below we break down our experiences with the Trango Tech. To see how it stacks up to the competition, see our articles on the best mountaineering boots and best approach shoes .  

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Waterproofing, build quality and durability, fit and sizing.

• What We Like/What We Don't

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The competition, performance.

Blurring the line between hiking and mountaineering boot, the La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX is designed for long days in the mountains that start below treeline, travel over snow, and end high on rock summits. For many climbers and alpine scramblers, it’s a niche piece that fills a previously gaping hole in footwear options. I’ve often griped about my approach shoes not being burly or supportive enough to kick steps in snow or securely fit a crampon, and similarly bemoaned my mountaineering boots for being too stiff and bulky to hike or climb rock. The Trango Tech effectively bridges that gap, making it ideal for all-in-one missions that involve long approaches, snow travel, and rock climbing.

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La Sportiva Trango S Evo GTX

This is a great summer mountaineering boot for general mountaineering and glacier travel.

• Lightweight
• Hikes well for a mountaineering boot
• Look awesome
• Sole is not very durable

This is a great summer mountaineering boot as it is not insulated and is very waterproof. It is incredibly lightweight and sturdy, although the sole wears down quickly on rock.

They work well with semi-automatic crampons, but do not have a toe welt for fully automatic crampons. They have a 3/4 length shank and rockered sole which allows them to hike very well. The laces are smooth and easy to use, especially with the lacelock feature.

Fit : Many people say that La Sportiva footwear runs narrow. I also find that to be true.

Durability : Low weight does come at a cost. The soles are a special Vibram sole that is lightweight, but less durable than other Vibram soles. After you wear through it, you can get it resoled with a heavier rubber sole that will last longer.

Traction : It grips well on rock, although the rubber is not as sticky as some soles on other boots. Kicking steps in snow in this boot is a dream. If you are going straight up or sidehilling a snow slope, the edge holds very well due to the rigidity of the sole.

Warmth: This boot is not insulated and my feet were warm above 20°F while moving, wearing medium weight wool socks.

I have used this boot for 20 days of glacier and snow travel and have yet to be disappointed. If you're looking for a lightweight summer mountaineering boot that is totally waterproof and you have slightly narrow feet, look no further!

Source: bought it new Price Paid: $300

This is a very light boot. Feels more like a climbing shoe--BUT NOT AN ICE CLIMBING BOOT. Mtn Hardware claims it has "frointpointing stability." It does not. It flexes at the ball like a pair of heavy sneakers and I can't imagine what kind of crampons could front point up anything but low angle spring snow in these boots. Maybe footfangs, but there is no toe bail rand.

This is not what I call an alpine boot--it is not suitable for crampons.

I sent them back; maybe OK for someone else, but I wanted a crampon platform. This is my first synthetic boot. I was snowed by the light weight. I suspect that you can't find a stable crampon platform under 4lbs.

If anyone knows otherwise, please let me know. I have nice leather ALPINE boots with a rocker sole and rigid enough for crampons, but they weight 5 1/2 lbs. I have plastic double boots. I was looking for something for mixed climbing in the Tetons etc. This ain't it.

Materials : lorica, nylon, synthetics Use : not for crampons Break-in Period : n/a Weight : feathery Price Paid: $289

This is the greatest overall boot I've found in 30 years of climbing. It is amazingly light and comfortable (no blisters out of the box) yet it provides all the stability you can ask on scree, rocks or with a hinged crampon. I don't front-point, so I don't know about its ability there, but it has been just great for medium-angle glacier travel.

I was looking for an alternative to the heavy, uncomfortable plastic boots with totally rigid sole. With the Trango's three-quarter shank, I couldn't be happier about the way it feels walking in on approach. Absolutely like a running shoe, but still with really good support. Do yourself a favor and try a pair!

Use : Glacier climbing, backpacking Break-in Period : None needed. Weight : 2 lbs, 10 oz per boot Price Paid: $280

Used these boots twice - once for climbing Huayna Potosi in Bolivia, and then for the Annapurna Circuit. Too cold for Huayna - had to turn around at around 5700 meters as I couldn't feel my toes. They were superb for the Annapurna trek - comfortable, lightweight for a climbing boot (a bit of overkill for the trek perhaps) and never anything even close to a blister. Great boots - trim, not at all clunky. Plan to use them a lot more this spring and summer, but only below 5500 meters.

Materials : Gore-Tex Use : Trekking, Climbing Break-in Period : none Weight : a little over 3 lbs. Price Paid: $310

I bought these boots for a mountain climbing trip (Rainier). After three months of "breaking in," I'm still getting blisters on my heels. Now one lace eyelet has ripped out.

I called Sportiva and of course they offered to repair it under warranty. What happens if another eyelet blows out on the mountain or in the middle of a multi-day trip? Well, they'll waranty that too. A lot of good that will do me on a glacier on Rainier.

I don't really want these boots anymore (three months of break-in and still painful), so I asked if I could return them even for a partial credit towards a different model (I'd take the Storm, which cost half as much - I need light day hikers anyway). They won't do that.

On the upside, they are very lightweight, completely waterproof, newmatic crampon compatible, and the virbam rubber on the soles provides excellent traction - even with a heavy pack, I never had to worry about losing traction climbing rocks and boulders.

In summary, although this boot has some good features, it's painful, not sturdy enough, and for the $$ Sportiva charges they should be more responsive to dissatisfied customers.

Materials : Gore-tex Use : mountain climbing Break-in Period : 3 months Price Paid: $250

I bought this boot to supplement my old school heavy leather hiking boots, and after a couple of uses I only wear these! I was used to prepping my feet for blisters from the old boots, but that isn't a concern here. Even out of the box, these boots fit like tennis shoes yet are supportive and rugged. They were totally comfortable on days of 8-10 hours nonstop hiking. I even did a little bouldering, and even slipped once crossing a river but thanks to their support, didn't twist anything. Carrying a medium weight pack my feet were fine!

I've read other reviews and can't understand the blisters others have received. I use a silk liner sock and a heavy wool boot sock... and now gone are the days of moleskin and molefoam on my heels! I'm a convert to this style of boot. I do wonder about the use of leather lace loops vs metal, but so far haven't had any trouble. They've been warm enough in mild snow (~4 inches) and I'm anxious to see how they work during the upcoming summer). So far I think they're great!

Use : long day hikes with medium pack Break-in Period : zero! and I'm serious!

I bought these boots to get into more winter hiking and climbing. These boots were completely comfortable for everything from late fall through spring climbing and hiking. I even managed to spend a very comfortable climb on ice when the air temperature was over 60.

I've used them on steep ascents in crampons or hiking in snowshoes without any problem and with the fact that they are so light, it makes a world of difference when having to move quick when the weather turned south. The boots aren't completely rigid, so crampons that can deal with a little flex is not a bad thing.

Needless to say, I'm very happy with these boots...

Materials : leather and Gore-tex Use : ice and snow covered mixed routes Break-in Period : What break in period? Didn't need one!!!

After climbing for 35 years I have finally found the perfect boot. Great fit out of the box. This boot is comfortable for any kind for climbing including long approaches. I have never had a problem with cold feet and have used these boots at -20 ice climbing with no problem.

I just returned from a fairly challenging glacier ascent and was so impressed with the preformance of these boots again that I had to write this review. So far I have put in 10 Pacific Northwest ascents all on glaciers some with vertical ice and have had no blisters or foot issues at all with my Trangos.

Use : Climbing Break-in Period : no Price Paid: 189 OMC

I must say that after being a mountaineer for 30+ years it is nice to see they can still teach an old dog new tricks! This goes for boots as well.

At the ripe old age of 56 my body, including feet, just does not take the abuse like it once did. These boots are the most comfortable out of the box I have ever slid onto my feet!

First trip was into Goat Rocks in Washington state on a 3 day solo. Not a hot spot or any other issues.

If this boot fits your feet give it a shot Light and comfortable all rolled into one.

Price Paid: $250

This boot came highly recommended, but after 4 to 6 decent hikes I'm still getting heel blisters. Either they take forever to break in, or there's something else wrong...they may be too stiff for the light hiking I've done so far, or they're flawed.

I'm sure the size is right, and I've tried different single and double dry sock configurations. I'm not sure what else to do, but I'm dreading some longer multi-day backpack/climbs coming up if I can't get the heel blisters to stop. Otherwise a great boot...super light, narrow.

Use : normal trail with steep elevation gain, light class 3 climbing, snow fields Break-in Period : ongoing, at least 5 hikes and counting Price Paid: $300

I have used these boots on numerous climbs to Mt Blanc, mixed ice/snow mostly with crampons. Overall, they are very sturdy, though I still get blisters on both heels on long hikes. They are light and perfect for dry conditions where you need good stability with the added flexibility of strapping on a pair of crampons.

HOWEVER, Not well insulated. My feet froze badly on any assent above 4500m. I'm stuck with them for now, but will upgrade to a better isolated model once these wear through.

Price Paid: $200

Great boots.

• Comfortable
• Not for cold weather

Great traction when rock climbing, considering they are boots. Had them last summer in Chamonix, France. I had the Trangos for trekking and glacier crossing with crampons. When wet the Trangos did perform well, very little chaffing.

Source: bought it new Price Paid: $350

Great boots... I've always been loving leather, but if you think of an incredibly lightweight product with a perfect construction highly engineered... this is the Trango Trek.

Great for approaching, fit as a gaunt...and last but not least: not made in China!

Price Paid: 170 euros

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トレッキングブーツの基本形

トランゴシリーズの基本機能である高いフィット性や３Dフレックスシステムを継承したトレッキングモデル。しなやかな素材が足を包み込み、まるでローカットシューズのような自由な足の動きを実現しています。衝撃吸収性やグリップ性能に優れるソールを採用することで、長距離を歩く場合でもストレスを感じにくく、疲労を抑えてくれます。

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• 仕様は予告なく変更される場合があります。

FOR YOUR SAFETY

安全に山を楽しむために、 最新フィールド情報を確認しましょう

• EU 表記 CM 表記

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3D FLEX SYSTEM 3Dフレックスシステム

足首をきっちりホールドしながら、自由度を大幅に高めるシステム。可動域が広がることで登り、下り、トラバース時においても、フラットフッティングがしやすく安全に行動することが可能。

IMPACT BRAKE SYSTEM インパクトブレーキシステム

ソールの接地部分を斜めにすることで衝撃吸収性とトラクション力、ブレーキ性能をUP。

路面の衝撃を吸収し、トラクションを高めてトレイルでのグリップを進歩させるためにＲ＆Ｄ部門で開発された革新的なソールシステム。路面からの衝撃を減少させることでランナーの体力を温存し、またユニークなデザインのソールパターンはより多くの路面を捉えることが出来るため安定した走りを可能にします。

FRIXION ® BLUE フリクション ® ブルー

耐久性を重視したやや硬めのコンパウンド。ロードやトラックでの走行に最適。

FRIXION ® WHITE フリクション ® ホワイト

粘着性がありフリクション性を重視した、やや軟らかめのコンパウンド

FRIXION ® フリクション

トゥとヒール部分に硬め、センターに軟らかめコンパウンドを配置。グリップ力と衝撃吸収性、長時間の着用でも快適な履き心地をを兼ね備える

クライミング時に最大限のパフォーマンスを実現するウルトラスティッキーコンパウンド。

リサイクル化合物出来たウルトラスティッキーコンパウンド。

BOA ® Fit System BOA ® フィットシステム

細かい作業がやりづらい過酷な環境下でも片手で確実なフィッティングが可能です。解除はワンアクション。一瞬で緩めることができます。

GORE-TEX ® ゴアテックス ®

防水透湿性素材ゴアテックスを採用し、あらゆる環境下でも足元を快適に保ちます。

VIBRAM ビブラム

滑りにくく、耐久性に優れ、信頼性の高いヴィブラム社製ソール。

VIBRAM MEGAGRIP ヴィブラム メガグリップ

山の中など不安定で滑りやすい環境を想定して開発されたソール配合です。あらゆる地形・環境に対応し、特に濡れた路面での制動力に優れている。

VIBRAM IDORO ヴィブラム イドログリップ

水中や濡れた岩の上など、滑りやすい地面でのグリップ力を発揮する、フリークライミングラバーに着想を得たコンパウンド。

VIBRAM XS GRIP2 ビブラム社製 XS GRIP2

あらゆる条件下で卓越したグリップ力を発揮。ボルダリング世界大会の優勝者に愛用されている グリップ力を純粋に追求した、究極のクライミング用コンパウンド。

VIBRAM XS EDGE ビブラム社製 XS EDGE

性能と耐久性の最適なバランス。エッジングを最大限にサポートするために開発されたコンパウンド。

ソール張り替え可能シューズ。 アッパーに問題がなければソールの貼り替えができます。購入店にお持ちいただき、ご依頼ください。

低温下での使用を前提とした保温材入り冬用登山靴。

2H(DOUBLE HEEL)

ウォーキングとブレーキングのパフォーマンスを向上させるソールデザイン

グローブをつけたままでも、シューレースのロック機能の解除が可能

NO-EDGE ノーエッジ

ノーエッジテクノロジーは薄いラバーを足の輪郭に沿わせ、足全体をぴったりと覆う構造。優れた足裏感覚でパワーをダイレクトに伝え、足と岩の密着性を高めることを可能にしている

P3 SYSTEM P3システム

ダウントゥの形状を長くキープできるシステム。常に最高のパフォーマンスを楽しめる。

S-HEEL エスヒール

革新的ヒールシステム。インサイドのブリッジがヒールフック時、革新的ヒールシステム 横方向の逃げを抑え確実にホールドをとらえる。

D-TECH™ ディーテック

ダイナミックテクノロジーはソールは靴を横に包み込み、サイドエッジを完全になくし、最先端の屋内ホールド形状で完璧なダイナミックなサポートと広がりを実現します。

FAST LACING SYSTEM ファーストレーシングシステム

すばやく完璧なフィット感をもたらす特許取得のレーシングシステム。前面から甲全体を1つのベルクロで調整可能。

LOCK HARNESS SYSTEMTM ロックハーネスシステム

ヒールフック時に足を支える完璧なハーネスを作り、最高のパフォーマンスを発揮する特許技術です。

INSOLE SYSTEM インソールシステム

【MOUNTAIN RUNNING 5mm】 コンフォート向け

【MOUNTAIN RUNNING ERGONOMIC 4mm】 パフォーマンス志向、快適性と高いレスポンス性能の両立

SOLES ソールパターン

4mm前後のラグに複数のパターンを組み合わせた仕様。泥からロードまで安定した走りが可能

浅めのラグ仕様。岩場や比較的整備されたトレイル向き。ロードにも対応

深めのスパイク形状のラグ仕様、滑りやすい泥のトレイルでも安定したグリップを確保

MIDSOLE（INJECTED）

高いクッション性と高い伸縮性を持ち、ランニング時の推進力となる「押し返す」力をサポート。

MIDSOLE(COMPRESSION)

スタンダードコンプレッションミッドソール。衝撃吸収の必要性が低い柔らかい地面でレスポンスの良い走りを可能にする。

MIDSOLE（XFLOW）

最適なクッション性、反応性、安定性を確保する新しいフォーム。

MIDSOLE（INFINITOO）

地面からの衝撃を吸収し、エネルギーリターンで反発性に変える独自のテクノロジー。

TRAIL ROCKER

ソールの形状をロッカー状にすることで接地から蹴り出しまでスムースな重心移動をフォローし体力の消耗を防ぐ。

NANO CELLS™ ナノセル™テクノロジー

ポリウレタンのハニカムセルをインジェクション製法で一体化させたアッパーにより、軽さ、強度、そしてこれまでにない通気性を実現する“ナノセル・テクノロジー”は、スポルティバ独自の最新技術です。

GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ ゴアテックス インフィニウム™

GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ テクノロジーは、従来のゴアテックスに比べ、風や寒さなどに対して高い快適性と防護性を発揮します。

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Outdoor Adventures in Greece

Hiking in picturesque villages Kallarites and Syrrako

The region of Pindos is an amazing place and full of pleasant surprises. Having been in this region several times, I have also decided to do a small hike between two beautiful picturesque villages, Kallarites and Syrrako .

This hike was done just few hours after the completion of the Lakmos mountain crossing and after a very peaceful night I have stayed on the Alpine lake of Verliga .

The route starts from the central square of Kallarites village and it is very well signed with many signs and very clear path towards Syrrako. Actually, from what I could understand, there has been recent maintenance  on this route.

The entire route is about 4.5 kilometres one way (so about 9 kilometres round trip) and relatively easy hike. Actually, in terms of trail, is a very easy and straight forward trail, though, there are a lot of steps that bring you down from Kallarites to the level of the river and then a steep ascent towards the village of Syrrako.

Kallarites Village

Kalarrytes is a mountain village located on the western slopes of the geotectonic zone of the Pindos mountain range of the Prefecture of Ioannina in Epirus. It is located at the southeast end of the prefecture, 56 km south-east of Ioannina. The village flourished particularly in the 18th century. (woven, silk from Thessaly, raw animal skins, etc.) and the development of handicraft (works in silver and gold); during this period, many Kalarrytes’ residents kept merchant houses in many European centers. It is administered administratively in the Municipality of Northern Tzoumerka .

Kalarrytes are geographically located in the Tzoumerka area . The main element of the area is the mountainous volumes surrounding the community, namely the Early (2285m) and the Tzoumerka (2429m ). They are built on the edge of a steep ravine that leads to the Kalarrytiko River , at an altitude of 1200 m. Opposite to the southwest of the village is the hill called Pouliana. If the look turns south, it will see the mountains of Tzoumerka up to the village of Pramanta.

The site north and above the community is called Baros (2285 m) . It is the area with the plateaus and the mountain pastures that connect Thessaly to Epirus. In the northwest of Kalarrytes is Syrrako, which in a straight line thinks it is very close, while the two settlements are separated by the steep ravine of Kalarrytikos river .

The climate of the area is characterized by the cold to severe and prolonged winter, short spring and hot, summer-rich, with a protracted autumn. The characteristic of Kalarrytes is their dry, moisture-free, climate.

The special climate of the region favors the growth of rich flora and fauna. The northeast community is surrounded by large, herbaceous and bushy vegetation, the so-called “grassy grasslands,” known in all pastures.

Syrrako Village

Syrrako  (Greek:  Συρράκο , between 1940 and 2002: Σιράκο –  Sirako ) is a village and a former community in the Ioannina regional unit, Epirus, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality  North Tzoumerka , of which it is a municipal unit.  The municipal unit has an area of 29.307 km 2 .  It has a predominantly  Vlachs (Aromanians)   population , and is located 52 km southeast of Ioannina at an altitude of 1200 m, on the mountain Peristeri. It is built on a steep slope in and retains its traditional buildings.

Syrrako is built on the slopes of Mount Peristeri (Lakmos) in the  Pindos , offering natural shelter and security.

Syrrako is separated from its twin village  Kalarites  by the deep ravine of the river Chroussias, a tributary of the Arachthos. Tradition says that the river’s name derives from Νeoptolemos’ son, Chroussios, who drowned there, not being aware of the fact that water rises fast during bad weather conditions.

Syrrako was inhabited before the 15th century (possibly in the 11th century) by Aromanians (Vlachs). Evidence for this includes the age of the plane trees in the village square. During the Ottoman period, after 1480, it was the capital of the self-governed federation of Malakasio, consisting of 42 villages and belonging to the Valide Sultan. Because of this it enjoyed a privileged treatment. During that time the village developed immensely. Firstly, the inhabitants were involved in cattle breeding and afterwards they developed trade, industrial production of wool textiles and cattle products.

The expanse of pasture land (nearly 750 kmª) enabled the inhabitants to raise the number of sheep and goats to thousands (50,000 and according to others 75,000) and bring the big quantity of their products, in connection with the Syrrakiotes’ trade genius, to the biggest trade centers in the Mediterranean and Black Sea (Italy, France, Spain, Odessa, Moscow, Bucharest, Belgrade, Constantinople and others).

Capes made in Syrrako were in great demand and it is said that even Napoleon’s army was supplied with a large number of them. The travellers Leake and François Pouqueville report in the years 1815 and 1818 that they found in Syrrako “ a trade cycle comparable to the best European cities ” . Furthermore, they mention the existence of significant libraries and the circulation of European newspapers, evidence that intellectual development co-existed with trade. Syrrako and Kalarrytes were the only villages in Epirus that took part in the first year of the 1821 Revolution with 720 families and 3,500 inhabitants. The Ottomans destroyed and burnt down the village, and the inhabitants abandoned it trying to save their lives (10 July 1821).

Only five buildings remained untouched, among them the church of the Panagia. The inhabitants returned in the year 1825 (according to others in 1827-28), rebuilt the village and between 1860-70 the village became again as imposing as in the previous years. A second revolution took place in 1854 which was of no consequence. The decline of the wool trade and its replacement by other fibers (1908–10) hurt the local economy and led to changes in production patterns. At that time 530 houses and nearly 5,000 inhabitants existed in the village.

Details of the Hike:

• Location:  Lakmos (Peristeri) Mountain
• Starting Point:  Kallarites Village
• Ending Point:  Syrrako village
• Trail Signs:  Well signed path
• Minimum Elevation:  980 m
• Maximum Elevation: 1.138 m.
• Total Distance:  4,5 km one way (9 km round trip)
• Difficulty:  Easy
• When to Hike:  Any time of the year
• Water Features:  Plenty

Bellow you can see the route we have followed on  3D :

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Fantastic!!!

I finally visited Tzoumerka. It is so far from Belgrade, but my passion for stone villages of continental Greece finally prevailed. We spent 2 nights there (“Το σπιτι του δασκαλου”) and I did this trail twice in a single day 🙂 First at dawn, and then again with my children in the afternoon. The only thing I didnt like is the fence they made. It is so unnecessary to make hundreds of meters of stainless steel fence…Somebody took some money from EU support funds I guess…

Thanks a lot for a great historic lesson on this part of Epirus and Greece!

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Thank you so much for sharing your exciting experience in Tzoumerka! It’s wonderful to hear that your passion for the villages of continental Greece led you to such a fantastic adventure.

I completely understand your sentiment about the unnecessary stainless steel fence, and it’s unfortunate that some funds might have been misused. Despite that, it’s heartwarming to know that you appreciated the historic lesson on this part of Epirus and Greece.

Thank you again for sharing your experience with such enthusiasm. Your passion for exploration and appreciation for the region’s history are truly inspiring. If you have any more stories or adventures to share, I’d love to hear them!

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