No words, it could be dangerous! But how to remain silent when we hear this unexpected and beautiful music coming from the depth of the human being. Sometimes, musical notes rise to the stars from the heart of the Kastro and conquer the night. Rebetiko or mortika, call it the way you prefer. Follow it to…
Finding It on CD is easier: AAVV, Mortika. Rare Vintage Recordings from a Greek Underworld, Arko Records 2005
Restoration works? For years now, the Riace Bronzes have been hidden from the general public with this justification. But the truth is quite different: one of them ran away and sought refuge in the hot sands of Aghios Prokopios. The runaway Bronze spends his days on the beach (swimming, surfing, etc. etc.) and his evenings between a glass of ouzo and one of raki.
At Naxos, when the sun sets behind the wavy shape of Paros it’s time to sit down with a bunch of friends in a taverna – you choose the one you prefer as long as it is a REAL taverna and not a disguised fast food. The culinary choices are many and for every taste, including vegetarian (zucchini balls, stuffed aubergines & tomatoes), but you cannot miss, as long as your chosen diet allows it, of course, a fleshy tentacle of grilled octopus accompanied by a glass of ouzo. At the end of dinner, before a good cup of coffee (and maybe a cocktail – we particularly like Black russian) in a bar on the paralia which takes its name from a famous greek philosopher (the one who went around carrying a lantern, looking for Man), do not forget a shot of raki, the famous brandy from Crete. And if you ever run into a talkative and barefoot host who looks like Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, be prepared for a joyful alcoholic marathon… and postpone your coffee hour!
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