Easter at the village!

I am back from a long vacation I spent outside of Athens for Easter. So first of all “Christos Anesti, Alithos Anesti”. As the Greeks say “Christmas in Athens and Easter at the village!”, and Easter at the village I did.

For my trip, It was one of the greatest experiences in my life. Some Greek friends of mine took me to town called Karpenisi, capital of the prefecture of Evrytania. I have never seen so much green mountains filled with pine trees and other type of plants. They even have a university where they study plants and trees!!

Of course we visited most of the surrounding villages of Karpenisi. Tasting homemade food and Tsipouro (Raki like drink). The nature is sublime! Great walking paths and scenery. The area is a must see if you have a car. With a car you’ll be able to move around and see waterfalls, rivers and some animals while walking pine trees path. There is also the Karpenisi Ski center for winter!

Along with the Magiritsa, Kokoretsi and the tasty food of Easter we had, I also tried the Pithakia (pork or meet chops). Easily found in Athens, but tasting it in a small village tavern is different and cheaper. It is much tastier and homemade like!! A tasty mezze is Katiki (a cheese like yoghurt tasty thing). As you may have noticed, Easter is more of a food eating and relaxing treat, and here are some photos of the eye relaxing treats of Karpenisi and Evrytania.

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