LINK #141 - Food

LINK #141

Nov e m b e r 1 5 t h 2019

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Content EDITION P. 3

LINK’s Edition

K.A.NE P. 4 P. 6

Volunteers Collaborators

KNOW US P. 8 P. 9 P. 10

“What is your favourite dish?”

“Which dish you don’t like at all?”

“What is your favourite Greek dish?”

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HOW TO SAY P. 11 “Do you want to grab a beer?”

ARTICLES P. 12 P. 14

How food became a pleasure by the art of cooking.

Eating Disorders

INTERVIEW P. 16 Interview with a local volunteer P. 18 Interview with a Erasmus+ volunteer ANDVENTURE OF THE WEEK P. 20 Koroni & Finikounta PLACE OF THE WEEK P. 21 Square of Church of the Holy Apostles EVENTS P. 16

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Past events

PLACE TO VISIT P. 22 Polylimnio waterfalls QUOTE OF THE WEEK P. 23

By Alicja MUSIC OF THE WEEK P. 25 “Sweet Knife” P. 24

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK P. 26 Taverna Argo RECIPES P. 26

French dishes 2

Lea KrĂźger

Editor

Roque Ribeiro

Designer

@kane.kalamata +30 272 104 3006

Editorial

www.kentroneon.worpress.com www.ngokane.org info@ngokane.org Salaminos 8 24100 Kalamata Greece

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Volunteers I’m Agathe! French. I don’t know yet what I want to be Agathe Hi, when I grow up, but I can picture a happy place with tre-

es, animals, music and people doing what they like. One of my favorite activity is to laugh, and I am really good at it. I am also good at napping. I came here to work at the dog shelter and spread love to all those good boys & girls!

Alicja

Hey! My name is Alicja, I’m from Poland. I live in a small town near Gdynia. I graduated ecoonomic school. I’m interested in travelling and I really like hiking inin the mountains. I love music, that’s why I go to concerts and festivals when it’s possible and I realy love cats!

Catarina

Olá! My name is Catarina and I’m from Porto, Portugal.

My background is in International Relations, so being a volunteer for a NGO is a useful way of gaining experience and developing valuable skills! I left my 5 cats and dog in order to embrace this project for 11 months and now my dog does not recognize me over our skype calls but I’m sure It will be worth it. In my project I’m assisting in the day care center for the kids with autism.

Chloé

My name is Chloé, I am from France, in the north of Lille. I’m 22 years old. I stopped my studies because I’m looking for training or work that really matches me. I think that my project at the horse therapy center includes everything I love, because in France I wanted to be a nurse but I also love animals, nature. I’m here to find my future project, to discover and share.

Francesca

Hello, I’m Francesca and I’m from Bologna, Italy. I studied Social and Cultural Education and now I’m a volunteer at the KEFIAP center which works with people with disabilities. I think this experience will help me a lot because my dream is to work in the social field abroad. I really want to get to know this city and meet new people.

Lea

Hallo! :) My name is Lea and I am from Griesheim, a small town near Frankfurt. I am eighteen years old, just finished school and now I am going to spend an entire year here in Kalamata. I am volunteering in the Youth Centre and hopefully will hear many different stories from totally different people. I am fascinated by the art of literature, stars and other people and really enjoy sitting on the balcony with friends and enjoying unwinding music.

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I decided to come to Kalamata, I promised that I wouldn’t Mariana When describe myself based on my work or studies. I believe that we are

more than that and people tend to reduce their history to their work. I born in 1993 and I’m the oldest sister of the two most amazing human beings. I find an amazing refuge in books and cinema, music and other kinds of art make me feel very good as well. We should see beyond our individuality and contribute to a better and sustainable world.

Matilde

Hello! My name is Matilde and I’m a volunteer in the KEFIAP center. I was born in Italy and I live in Bologna. I finished high school last year and I decided to do a gap year in order to travel around the world. I’m a sweet girl who looks strong and I like very much to dance, eat and enjoy my time with friends.

Jak się masz? I come from Poland. I love travelling Patrycja Cześć! and one day I want to be a professional traveler. I like to

take photos, to film, meet new people from all over the world and to learn more about foreign cultures and history! My other passion is everything concerning Latin America: speaking Spanish, the latin dances... I also study English and Portuguese. Now I’m in Greece for 6 months to do an EVS project and hopefully discover this country in the best way possible!

Roque

Viva! I’m the short guy with dreadlocks who is coming from northern Portugal. For the next 10 months I’ll spend my time in Kalamata as a volunteer in K.A.NE.. I came into this adventure so I could meet new people, a different and new culture and to learn Greek. I’d to share with others all my knowledge, interests and beliefs. If you like sunsets, swimming, nature, hiking and listening to music, what are waiting for?! Join me! mundo! My name is Uxía Gómez and I am a 24 years-old girl. I am Uxía Hola Argentinian but I have lived in the south of Spain since I was six… and

now I’ll be in Kalamata for the next two months as a volunteer in the Kefiap Center. I am so excited about being a volunteer here because I just graduated my studies in Pedagogy. I love being in the nature, hiking and sharing good moments. I believe that humanity and knowledge is developed mostly in the contact with the others.

Zuzanna

Hiya! My name is Zuzanna, but literally nobody calls me that - you can use Zuza, please and thank you! I am a volunteer in the Kalamata dog shelter, ready to give all the love to the dogs. In my free time I like making music, drawing, reading books and poetry. I am currently on my gap year between high school and university, so I decided to travel and help those in need.

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Collaborators I am Filaretos Vourkos. For the last 15 years I am working Filaretos Hello, in the field of Non-formal education as a volunteer, youth worker

and youth trainer. 10 years ago,I decided to create the Youth Centre of Kalamata, in order to initiate youth work in Kalamata and promote active citizenship as factor for change.

Jelena

Hi, I’m Jelena Scepanovic,an EVS coordinator in K.A.NE. and a volunteer of the Youth center. I came from Montenegro in 2012 as an EVS volunteer. I really liked the idea of the youth center and the work that K.A.NE. does, so I decided to stay and be part of it.

Nantiana

My name is Nantiana Koutiva and i am working in K.A.NE. as a project manager and EVS coordinator. I have studied greek philology and I am teacher of greek language as well. I love travelling and organizing festivals.

Nancy

Hello World! I’m Nancy and I’m working in K.A.NE. since 2017 as a Project Manager and EVS/ESC coordinator. I’m passionate about meeting new people and exchange knowledge, experiences and ideas. I love the fact that many young people visit every year my hometown Kalamata and contribute to our society.

my name is Georgia Griva. For the past few years I am a youGeorgia Hello, th worker and project manager. This journey in youth field started

in 2014 with my first youth exchange and my EVS in Istanbul. I am proud to be member of K.A.NE. which represents my vision and my values as human and as an active citizen.

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Life’s

most persistent and urgent question is:

”What are we doing for

others?”

-Martin Luther King Jr.

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st Q U E S T I O N

What is your favourite dish?

Lea Agathe

Hard to decide, but probably ‘Käsespätzle’, which is a typical Austrian dish. Still, I can always go with good pasta, a nice salad or the salty pancakes my dad always does.

Since I was a kid it has always been pasta.

My dad used to call me a “pastavorous”.

Alicja

Mariana

My favorite dish is pumpkin soup.

It is so hard to say but right now that I am missing a lot of portuguese things, I have to say that is “Alheira com ovo estrelado”.

Go check it out!

Matilde I love all type of food but i prefer “Tagliatelle al ragu”, “Pasta alla carbonara” and “Tortellini in brodo”.

Catarina I have two: Seafood rice, which (fortunately) I can still eat in Greece; and my favourite portuguese dish: Francesinha!!

Patrycja I don’t have a favorite, because I really like a lot of dishes and is very difficult for me to choose. I really like intense flavors and highly spiced dishes.

Roque Fresh salmon with lemon juice on top and spargos cooked with garlic as side dish.

Uxía

Chloé

Empanadas argentinas, no doubts! Kind of little pies filled up with meat.

My favorite dish is lasagna.

Francesca

Zuzanna

Tortellini in brodo.

Definitely vegetarian sushi.

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nd Which dish you don’t like at all?

Q U E S T I O N

Lea Just the imagination of eating mussels is freaking me out.

Mariana I am not a big fan of anything that is animals’ bowels or some exterior parts like ears, tongues, feet, etc.

Agathe

Snails and frogs legs, I don’t think I ever want to taste.

Matilde It is very hard answer to this question. I think it is the tongue of a cow.

Patrycja I hate tartare and herring. I’m sure too I’ll never eat two of the traditional Polish dishes – Flaczki (tripe) and Czernina (blood soup).

Alicja I really don’t like seafood.

Catarina A portuguese dish called “Cabidela rice”, made with chicken and its blood! Disgusting.

Roque Any kind of fast food from restaurants such as McDonald’s.

Uxía Herring paste. I tried three times - in different periods of my life- and I promised myself it is enough.

Chloé

Zuzanna

I really don’t like seafood.

I can’t think of one that I really dislike - if it doesn’t contain meat, I will probably eat it.

Francesca Snails.

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What rd is your favourite Greek dish?

Mariana

Q U E S T I O N

Opa opa, I’m in love with every aspect of greek food and everything is so new to me that I can’t decide which dish I prefer. I love the vegetables, the meat, the fish, E V E R Y T H I N G! Matilde Pork gyro!

Agathe

I really like tzatziki, saganaki and veggie moussaka.

Alicja

Patrycja

I really like Greek salad and zucchini fritters.

I love greek cuisine! At the moment pita gyros, tzatziki and moussaka but I’ve still got a lot of dishes to try!

Catarina

Roque

Papoutsakia and Dakos Salad!

Sadly, so far, I didn’t have the opportunity to try many, but from all those I did, I guess that Moussaka is the one.

Uxía It is a very hard decision. I love Greek food! I can’t decide between saganaki, moussaka, tzatziki and feta cheese, sorry!

Zuzanna

Chloé

Saganaki and tzatziki.

I really like Moussaka, feta cheese, pork gyro, … I don’t what is my favorite!

Francesca My favorite Greek dish it’s the fritters zucchini with feta (Kolokithokeftethes me Feta).

Lea Definitely Saganaki!

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How to say?

“Do you want to grab a beer?”

Möchtest du ein Bier trinken gehen?

Tu veux qu’on aille boire une bière?

Ti va di andare a bere una birra?

Idziemy na piwo?

Te apetece ir de canas?

Author: Francesca

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How food became a pleasure by the art of cooking

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ow food became a pleasure by the art of cooking, while it has for many living beings only a function of survival.

the fact that this scene is a little too gendered and probably not so representative of reality #boysdontcry #singleandnotsorry, but because in some way, it is carrying a true message. Food is comfort.

Food is life.

As cars need gas or fuels, every living being needs food to survive and get all the different nutrients needed according different biology. Plant needs mainly remain in sunlight and water, heat and earth. Some animals classification are about diet: carnivorous, omnivorous, herbivorous…

And, us humans, we get to this perfect opposite: Life is food. Eat to survive was the first step of a really long evolution of our food culture, which is still very different according to the part of the world, and still in process. We made food an art, a pleasure, an industry.

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Nothing can save your day as the thought of the good meal you will eat once at home.

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I run a little statistic study, among my 6 female flat mates, asking if they knew this cliché, if it happened to them already, and finally, if this behavior was specific to the break up situation, or could fit with any kind of upsetting context.

The answers are all pretty much the same: Yes of course it happened to me. It is not about ice cream, or break up, it is about finding comfort into our favorite food. For some of us, pastry is better than alcohol, others swear to their favorite meal, or junk food. Nothing can save your day as the thought of the good meal you will eat once at home.

Pleasure & Comfort

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t is funny to notice how food - or its image - can generate a very positive feeling in our minds. It also works on the opposite: If the food in question is the one we would never eat for anything in the world, it creates disguise. I will not talk about eating disorders, as it is a specific subject, but mostly I will try to describe common food behaviors most of us share.

This is a very famous movie scene, repeated so many times in history of cinema that it has become a cliché: the post break-up/ice cream scene. Not to mention

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Cooking art

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his pleasure we feel when we enjoy our food is so big that it has become a discipline: gastronomy. Every country has their traditional dishes and influences that leads to all this richness of the culinary arts. There is the stars system of notation. There are all the restaurants with a four-meal menu, even a bunch of rules about how to behave and which fork to use for this specific fish exist. Pieces of art for plates, “the rarer it is, the better”- ingredients, competitions, and of course, TV shows that makes you hungry late at night after dinner, watching all these precious meals. What do you eat then? Junk food, any processed products as cookies, potatoes chips, chocolate bars…

And they are serving quite none of the nutrients you need.

Food industry

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he agriculture went from individual practice to industrialization, the people lost knowledge. The hunter gatherer period is very far away; we consume food that comes from another country and our local food is also exported into another country. City people are living from food that comes from all over the world and we are used to get any food we want in any season. Getting food out of a store is very abstract for many people, they are not aware of the number of transformations their food went through, and the repercussion on their health.

Food advertisements are manipulating us, and creating unnatural desires and telling lies about what’s healthy for the benefits of dairy products industry for example. We spent a lot of time and resources producing food for the animals that will next serve the industry of meat (not mentioning conditions).

Author: Agathe

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Then what?

Everywhere, initiatives of city vegetable gardens appear, permaculture is gaining visibility and popularity. So many people of our generation want to go back to nature, creating their own food in a respectful and sustainable way.

Consuming local products presents the zero waste advantage, it is more economic and lead towards a more sustainable way of life.

This nature impulse is on my opinion the results of the end of growth at all prices. It means that people want to earn and learn back knowledge about food and learning to feel what their body’s needs.

Eating Disorders: What they are and how to recognize them

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ood has always been - besides waterthe most important thing we need in order to survive. For all living beings, eating is therefore a natural action, but not always and for everyone it is so easy. Many people have difficulties to eat even a single piece of bread or to calibrate their hunger.

The first is characterized by the pathological rejection of food or the terror of fattening and the constant search for thinness.

The main symptoms are an excessive search for weight loss through diet, fasting and constant and excessive physical activity.

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it is important to contact a psychiatric hospital.

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The main disorders are: Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity.

In this case it is very important to consult a hospital environment capable of treating this disease.

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The term “Eating Disorders” refers to all those pathologies characterized by an alteration of eating habits and by an excessive concern for weight and body shapes. The main disorders are: Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity.

The same applies to bulimia, which is very similar to anorexia but the symptoms are different.

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If the treatment does not take place, in both cases the disease leads to death either by suicide or caused by cardiac arrest.

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(...) there is (...) a compulsive rejection of food (...)

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In this case, in fact, there is no fear of fattening and a compulsive rejection of food, but a constant use of laxatives, diuretics and self-induced vomiting.

The same thing happens with obesity, even though it’s another type of disease. Cures for this type of disease seem more simple and practical: It is important to do many physical activity and follow a strict diet.

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The treatment is always the same, it is important to contact a psychiatric hospital.

(...) can lead to death caused by heart attacks or else.

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As in the case of anorexia and bulimia, not to follow certain cures can lead to death caused by heart attacks or else.

It is therefore important to know how to recognize and care for them in order not to neglect our body.

Author: Matilde

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Interview Today we are talking to Katerina Pesonis, who is the main person responsible for the dog shelter in Messini, close to Kalamata. The shelter has over 800 dogs in it and is the largest Greek rescue relying solely on donations and the work of volunteers!

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Local Volunteer

To see them safe and playing is really rewarding.”

Interviewer: How and when did the entire adventure with the dog shelter start?

Katerina: Well, I have always loved dogs and they have been a big part of my life. It was mainly due to my dad who loved dogs and I grew up in a home full of dogs. And the adventure itself started without asking me… I had just returned from the States to my hometown (which is Kalamata). I picked up the phone one day and asked to join the local animal welfare group as a volunteer. In the first meeting I was all ready to roll when their phone rang and it turned out a dog in the center of the town had been beaten up. He was frightened in a bad shape so everyone started thinking about what they could do about it. I simply said “Let’s go save him!”

His name is Fritz and he is still with me! But after 7 years he never fully stands up as he is always afraid of being hit. Even after such a long time the fear is still imbedded deep inside the dogs. I guess many of them never heal from the internal emotional wounds. So, one leads to another, and another…

Name Katerina Pesonis Organization Dream Of A Safe Haven (DASH) Type Shelter for dogs Volunteering Organization’s Founder Place Messini | GREECE

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(...) challenge is an everyday issue...

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Interviewer: And what do you think is the most challenging part of the job you’re doing?

Katerina: Well, challenge is an everyday issue... I think working everyday all year round is challenging. Also, I actually find working with people more challenging in all this, than working with the dogs themselves.

Interviewer: So, in all this, what is the silver lining and the best part of being a dog rescuer?

Katerina: The best part is in the afternoons! When all the chaos with feeding all the dogs is over and they can play together. To see them safe and playing is really rewarding. To see how grateful they are for so little – yes, it’s a good, good feeling. Also, to see young volunteers like you blossom every day despite the difficulties – it’s very good, too.

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(...) to see young volunteers like you blossom every day (...)

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(...) I am privileged to be able to follow my passion.

Interviewer: So, is there anything you would change in your life of a dog rescuer?

Katerina: Change... for me it the best one would be finding homes for all our dogs, empty this place. A very welcomed change would be for there to be no more stray dogs on the streets of Greece…

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Interviewer: That’s amazing to hear! Do you feel like you’re making a difference? Like your work is worth all this sacrifice?

Katerina: I don’t know if I am making a difference, but what I know this is my passion and I am privileged to be able to follow my passion. Very few people get this chance in their lives so I find myself a lucky one. I also don’t feel I am sacrificing my life at all... I am living my life doing what I want.

Interviewer: Thank you so much for taking a time and answering these questions. I think you are doing a great job, providing all those dogs a better place to live and grow.

Katerina: Thank you.

Author: Zuzanna

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Interview Interviewer: Please, could you introduce yourself a little bit?

Agathe: I am 22. I don’t know yet when I want to be when I grow up but since I love animals, nature and friends, it gives me clues.

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Erasmus+ Volunteer

(...) I always cry while watching movies.

Interviewer: Tell us three words that describe yourself.

Agathe: Creative, laughing, sleeping.

Interviewer: What would you ask to a crystal ball?

Agathe: That’s a tough question because sometimes you want to ask but you don’t want to know… but... maybe… I guess I would ask really blur questions so I will get blur answers.

Interviewer: And… What would be this blur question?

Agathe: Will I die happy?

Interviewer: What is your best achievement?

Agathe: I was really proud to get my own apartment and be financial independent. I was really proud about it.

Interviewer: What was the last time that you cry with a film?

Agathe: “Mister Fantastic”. I don’t know if it is a really good film but its shows something new for me. Anyway, I always cry while watching movies. Oh, no, I forget! The last time I cry was with the documentary dog shelter (laughing).

Name Agathe Oppe Nationality French Hosting NGO K.A.NE. Volunteering Dream Of A Safe Haven (DASH) Place Messini | GREECE

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Oh la là!

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Interviewer: If you could be another person… who would you be?

Agathe: I would like to be my great grandfather so I could know best the history of family, the part who came for Ukraine.

Interviewer: What is the tag that you use the most?

Agathe: “Oh la là!”

Interviewer: How do you imagine yourself with 60 years-old?

Agathe: I imagine myself living in the countryside with a beautiful garden and a lot of animals, writing and listening to old music. And cooking of course!

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I imagine myself living in the countryside (...)

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(ESC) is a great opportunity to discover Greece (...)

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About the main topic

Interviewer: What is your most precious material possession that you have?

Agathe: My grandmother’s necklace, I think that is very ugly but I remember touching it being a baby when she was holding me in her arms.

Interviewer: Do you wake up with one alarm or with a lot?

Agathe: Ouch… Until my twenties I only need one alarm but then an ex-boyfriends made me discover this news and since then I never stop it, it will still ring.

Interviewer: What is your favourite word? (In French and in English) Agathe: The French one is “poche” (it means pocket).

The English one is eggplant.

Interviewer: Tell me what you think about your ESC. Agathe: It is a great opportunity to discover Greece and get to know new people while being useful among a cause that I care about.

-The first thing that passes through your mind if I say “Greek food”?

Tzatziki -Your favourite three foods?

Garlic, chocolate, wine.

-Something that you think that you will never eat, and then you ate it?

Beef tongue -Your favourite meal of the day?

Dinner.

Interviewer: Uxía

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-Pick a food that you will eat forever?

Potato.

Andventure of the week

Κορώνη & Φοινικούντα “Koroni & Finikounta”

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ndoubtedly, my adventure of the week was a trip to Koroni and Finikounta, where we went with an international team of people from a Youth Exchange. Our bus departed from Kalamata at 9:30 a.m. When we arrived to Koroni, we set off towards the castle admiring at the same time the beautiful view over the see and the streets. The castle itself was magical, especially the views of the beautiful beaches and cliffs. We spent most of our time in the castle, so we had many opportunities to get to know each other better. When we finished visiting Koroni, we took a bus to the next place - Finikounta. In this town we had time to relax, swim in the sea and sunbathe. The time passed very quickly and we had to go back to Kalamata, where we arrived in the evening after a really nice day.

Author: Patrycja

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Place of the week Άγιοι Απόστολοι “Square of Church of the Holy Apostles”

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y place of the week is the square around the Church of the Holy Apostles. This place is where I spent my first night in Kalamata. It is located in the old town and there is always a lot of people. During the day it is the ideal place to take a break and have a cold coffee sitting on the church wall, but the evening is my favorite time.

In fact, you can eat the best pita in Kalamata for only 2.50 euros and drink some good wine. Every Monday night there are also concerts with traditional Greek music. This is the ideal place to meet up with friends, chat and enjoy a Siga Siga evening.

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(...) you can eat the best pita in Kalamata (...)

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Author: Francesca

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Events

Past

PARTY Halloween Theme Party

CINEMA Exhibition of documentary

Place: Kentro Neon Kalamatas Organizers: EVS and ESC Volunteers Date: November 1st

Name: Shazi – the key to trust Author: Stephan Talneau Place: Kalamata Creative Documentary Center Date: November 10th

On 1 November, a Halloween party was held at the Youth Centre. In addition to a lot of music and alchol, the room of fear was set up very well. The guests were many and they were all satisfied. It was a great idea!

From Berlin to Iran, the musician and singer Petra Nachtmanova looks for what connects East and West, always asking the same question: “Will you teach me a song I can take with me?” On her back, Petra carries a mysterious and mythical instrument: the sage.

MUSIC H Κιθάρα της πόλης (The City’s Guitar)

Place: Kalamata Municipal Philharmonic Amphitheater Date: November 10th

TRAVELLING Excursion to Epicurius Apollo and Adritsaina

The Kalamata Guitar Festival is organized a Guitar Gala. Between the players were George Chocolis, Theodoris Panagopoulos and Antonis Koufoudakis that played works by L.Brouwer, R.Dyens, I. Albeniz, M.C.Tedesco and T.Panagopoulos. In this night, the Kalamata Guitar Festival, contributing to the emergence of new artists, hosted Panagiotis Georgis, who won the 1st Prize at the 8th Gerasimos Milliereis Guitar Competition, and will present works by J. Dowland, N.Pagannini and others.

Organizer: NARTURA Date: November 10th The Cultural Association for Art and Nature “NARTURA” organized on November 10th, 2019, a one-day excursion to the temple of Epicurius Apollo, in Vasses Figaleias and in Andritsaina.

The tour guide Stavros Petropoulos guided the participants - in Greek and in English- to the Temple of Epicurius Apollo, which is one of the most important and imposing temples of antiquity, and in Andritsaina, with its unique natural beauties and attractions.

Author: Mariana

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WELLNESS AND SPORTS Emotional Yoga Release

Name: Re:Think Organizer: Holistic Therapy Center.

Place: Farma Fifa Date: November 16th

Future

Lab for the heart and mind, inside a natural farm that TRAVELLING invites us to communicate, ground and release. FeeExcursion to Kalavrita lings are magical but they can also be trapped. Nature acts through sensation and sensation. The sessions Place: Kalavrita incorporate techniques from the tradition of Hatha Organizer: G & T travel Yoga, physical exercises and pranayama breathing Date: November 24th techniques, aimed at mobilizing the joints and actiCost: €20 person vating the chakras; meridian stretching techniques of the body, as given by Shiatsu’s therapeutic tech- The first stop is Diakofto, to board on the Odontonique; Yoga Nidra meditation with singing balls. tos rack railway’s (OPTIONAL) to cross the Vouraikos ravine, where it will reached Kalavryta. After MUSIC there will be free time in Kalavryta for sightseeing and to have a meal. After therewill be a visit viLive music concert sit the historic Monastery of Ag. Lavra, known as the starting point of the Greek revolution. Then, at the evening, the excursion returns to Kalamata Place: Κουκκίδα Date: Every Saturday’s evening Time: 21:00 - 02:00 There is nothing better then having a delicious DANCE meal and a great talk while listening to a beauti2nd Kalamata Dance Cup full live concert. This place invites to let yourself envolve by the tyical and cozy greek atmosphere.

Place: Kalamata Municipal Philharmonic Amphitheater Date: November 31th to December 1st

LITERATURE Talk about Olga Tokarczuk Place: House by Phaos Organizer: Makris 1928 Date: November 18th L. Makris Bookstore, hosts and invites you to a discussion about Poland Olga Tokarczuk, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature (2018) by the Swedish Academy, between Jan Henrik Swan, author and translator and by Theodosis Papadimitropoulos publisher, writer and translator.

The city of Dance will host once more the International DanceSport Tournament, 2nd Kalamata Dance Cup & Training Camp - BEYOND THE LIMITS- All styles, all ages, all categories / Couples, solo, duo, groups. Don’t miss the chance to dance your heart out and enjoy your soul!

Author: Mariana

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Place to Travel Πολυλιμνιο καταρρακτεσ “Polylimnio waterfalls”

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his is one of the most beautiful places in Kalamata. An unusual pearl hidden I the forest.

The play of colors and light is brilliant. Walking along the waterfalls is something beautiful.

The road leads through uninhabited areas so it’s difficult to find someone who could show us the route. Next to the waterfalls you have to climb the slippery rocks. But the view of the next waterfalls rewards all hardships. Initially the waterfalls are smaller but at the end there is one larger.

You can swim in the water, although it is really freezing, but it seems to me that some do not have a problem with it and just jump into the water. The biggest plus of this place is the small number of tourists. It is an ideal place for people who are looking for peace and quiet The whole nature of Greece, both animals and plants, is completely different to me than the one I know that inspires me. The water itself, it’s transparent and the blue encourage swimming.

Author: Alicja

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Quote of the week

“Life is like rushing water in a waterfall: beautiful though it passes quickly” Author: Alicja

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Music of the week “Sweet Knife”

By Nightstalker

LYRICS

Don’t try to get back to me, I’m so far away Keeping the best for me, still missing something anyway I can’t sleep at night The air is so thick you can cut it with a knife I can’t sleep at night The pain is so deep like you cut me with a knife All the time here and there, but never on time What ever happened to my head, still losing my mind

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I watched this band live in the Kalamata Festival and since then I’m in love with this song. I listen to it at night a lot of times.

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I can’t sleep at night The air is so thick you can cut it with a knife I can’t sleep at night The pain is so deep like you cut me with a knife I can’t sleep at night The air is so thick you can cut it with a knife I can’t sleep at night My pain is so sweet like you cut me with a knife And I’m thinking, yes, I’m thinking What the hell is wrong with me?

And I’m sinking, I’m sinking So, come and take the rest of me Come and take the rest of me.

Author: Catarina

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Restaurant of the week Ταβέρνα Αργώ “Taverna Argo”

4,5 Average cost: $$ Address: Salaminos 52, Kalamata 241 0 Contacto: 2721 025380 Openning hours: 11:30 - 00:00 Monday 11:30 - 00:00 Tuesday Wednesday 11:30 - 00:00 11:30 - 00:00 Tuesday 11:30 - 00:00 Friday 11:30 - 00:00 Saturday 11:30 - 00:00 Sunday

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ocated in the marine of Kalamata, it’s a typical greek tavern with homemade traditional dishes. The food is very authentic and made with good quality ingredients, mostly from the garden of the owner. Besides that, there are vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Daily specials are also recommended by the owner, who is super friendly and energetic showing all the dishes. My personal recommendations are: Fish soup is a must! So tasty. And eggplant salad!

The service was fast and the prices are also very reasonable. And last but not least, greek music playing in the background… It’s the ultimate greek experience!

What else to say?

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Ταβέρνα Αργώ is part of the top 3 restaurants recommended on Tripadvisor in the city of Kalamata. It won the excelence certificate on the past 3 consecutive years.

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Fish soup is a must! So tasty. And Eggplant salad!

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Author: Catarina

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Recipes of the week Carbonnnades Flamandes “Traditional French Flemish Beef Stew’’

Medium 2 hr 5 mins 6 servings

Flemish Beef Stew is one of the traditional dish of Northern French Cuisine. Albeit it’s a national dish of Belgium but is also loved by the French. This dish is also known as Carbonnnades Flamandes (literally ‘’ Flemish Stew’’). It can be served with rice or French fries. If serving the Stew for a family supper, don’t worry about the beer in the recipe .

Ingredients:

-2 pounds beef Stew meat (cut into 2 inches cubes) -2 tablespoons flour -1/2 teaspoon salt -1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper -2 tablespoon canola oil -2 tablespoon butter -4 cups yellow onion (slices) -1 clove garlic (crushed and chop) -1 tablespoon brown sugar -2 teaspoon dried parsley -1 Bay leaf -1/4 teaspoon dried thyme -1 bottle dark beer -1/4 cup to 1 cup beef stock -1 table spoon apple cider vinegar

Preparation: -Take a roomy pan, put some oil and butter and heat them.

-Then brown the beef in it on all sides in batches.

Put the few quantities together because if you put all the beef at once, the temperature will be very low and the meat will boil rather than sear. Carefully watch the beef to make sure it doesn’t burn though. But give it enough time to develop a nice and rich brown color which will greatly enhance the stew’s flavor.

-Put all the beef again in the pan and brown them once again.

-Add the onions, garlic, brown sugar, bay leaf, and thyme and stir thoroughly. The onion will pick-up a bit the browned bits in the bottom of the pan.

-Raise the temperature under the pan -Stir in the beer -Add enough beef stock to cover the beef in the pan -Bring to Boil, then cover the pan.

-Simmer for 1h 30 minutes or until the beef is tender.

-Keep check and make sure that beef is simmering and not boiling dry.

-The liquid in the pan also should be thickening slightly.

-Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. Add some parsley.

-Served with rice/French fries / potatoes and salad on the side.

Author: Chloé

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Easy 1h 4 servings

French Crepes

One of the most popular French food is not as complicated to make as it may sound, for this easy recipe blender does most of the job.

Ingredients: -2 eggs -1 cup flour -3/4 cup milk -1/2 cup water -3 tablespoon melted butter -Extra melted butter for brushing the pan -Pinch of salt for savory crepes (optional) For sweet version (optional) -add 2 tablespoon of sugar -1 teaspoon of vanilla

Preparation: -Melt the butter and let it cool a little; -Add all the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth; -Now you can put the batter in the fridge for an hour to get more bubbles (this step is optional, you can start making your crepes immediately); -Heat up a pan; -Brush it with the butter; -Using a ladle pour one ladle of batter on a pan and swirl around to cover all bottom of the pan with the crepes batter; -Cook it for about a minute; -Using spatula flip it and cook for a minute on the other side; -Remove from the pan and repeat the process until you finish your batter; -Stack the crepes onto a plate, and serve with your favorite topping

Author: Chloé

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Usually, in France, the toppings are butter and sugar, fruits, or melted chocolate.

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