Swami likes to visit holy places, a close devotee of Swami told us:
"Swami was visiting us at our summer home in Greece. One day in May 2004, we went to Athens and returned home at about four in the afternoon. It was a very hot day and we were all tired. Swami was visibly fatigued and said he thought he would take a nap to refresh himself. Zoe, my wife, mentioned that the monastery, St. Ephraim, including the tomb of the saint, is near our home. In hearing about the saint, Swami suddenly appeared completely revived and fresh as if he had just gotten up from a nap. “Let us go and visit,” he responded with great enthusiasm. Zoe changed into proper attire for a monastery and off they went in the heat of the afternoon."