Every Saturday at around 1am the square fills up. People sit at the local cafes or enjoy their meals in one of three traditional taverns, while others go shopping. The only places open before 10am are schools, the post office and of course the local bakery, which opens early in the morning. The baker finishes his work around 11am, places the loaves of bread on the counter and leaves. He goes fishing to the nearby village of Evdilos and leaves his shop unlocked so anyone who wishes to buy bread can go inside, take as much as they need and leave the money in a drawer. The people of Ikaria may have found the elixir of longevity since they live an average of ten years longer than other Europeans and Americans. According to scientists, the secret of Ikarians’ longevity lies in the island’s fresh air, friendly and open way of life, fresh vegetables and goat milk. Furthermore, the mountainous terrain has also played an important role, as people exercise more and are in good physical condition. - See more at: greece.greekreporter/2014/07/23/ikaria-living-by-night-sleeping-through-the-day/#sthash.5nrKy3rn.dpuf
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 21:24:08 +0000