It’ no big news that I am Greek.
I have talked about Greece, and its traditions, as well as the problems we are going through this period of time, but what I haven’t talked about, is how we actually manage to do this whole thing of having a good time,without spending much money.
As this is my last week in my hometown, since I am going to college on October, my friends and I decided to spend as much time as it was possible. As a result, we went on a small roadtrip, and had an alternative night out, at the village of Megalo Horio (which is translated as Big Village) which is located nearby the town of Karpenisi,Greece.
I couldn’t get a clear shot of the place because it was really dark and my camera is not the best,but this is what the village looks like in the winter.
Anyway, we ended up in a small cafeteria,which is tremendously beautiful,and it is called “To Rakomelo.”
The cafeteria’s exterior is made out of stone,and wood,which is matching the village’s traditional architecture.It is really welcoming and since it is one of the first shops you will see as you enter the village, it really sets the mood for something calm and warm. Beauty at its best I must say.
The interior of this place,makes it feel like home. The windows,the ceilings,as well as the seats and tables are all made out of wood, and at night there is some cool indie rock music playing on the background which is exactly what you need to feel like you’re at home.
Had we made our visit on Christmas,there would be an amazing fireplace with a huge fire waiting for us, which is perfect to set the mood,and warm up the place. Because let me tell you that, in the winter, the village gets quite cold.
Let’s move on to the orders now!We decided to have something sweet, and I thought I should try the chocolate cake.
Needless to say it was the best decision I ever made.The cake was warm, gooey, and rich in melted chocolate on top and in the middle. I love chocolate,so eating it was not much of a tought thing to do,but people who are not so much into it, could end up leaving some on the plate.The best part? It only cost 4 euros!
As it was too soon to leave, we thought we would get something to drink,and of course, we couldn’t have done anything else but ordering some “rakomelo”.
Let’s open the educational box here for a while:
Rakomelo,is traditional Greek alcoholic beverage served warm, which is a mix of tsipouro and honey. People usually drink it in the winter to keep warm, and it is also considered a medicine when you catch a cold or get the flu.
The drink came in a traditional coffee pot,as it was warmed up,and there was also served some cheese,bread and salami because the rakomelo is quite strong,and you should definitely NOT drink it all by once.You could understand by its aroma the good quality of the drink, and this is definitely something appreciated in Greece, since many people and especially coffee shop owners make in on their own.
The coffee pot cost 5 euros, and the quantity was enough for about 5 people, so 2 of us had an extra drink. However, the owner was polite enough to treat us with one more free coffee pot, as an indication of hospitality, which is very common in our country.
So yes, I had a great time, and I hope you did too, here with me today .
Talk to you soon,
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