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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,600 --> 00:00:04,640 (THEME MUSIC) 2 00:00:23,120 --> 00:00:24,600 PETER MANEAS (PRESENTS): Well, I can't believe 3 00:00:24,680 --> 00:00:27,000 we're already into series six 4 00:00:27,080 --> 00:00:29,720 and this year we're travelling to the Central Cyclades, 5 00:00:29,800 --> 00:00:32,120 the most popular islands in Greece. 6 00:00:32,200 --> 00:00:34,080 And if we're lucky, we'll see some of these beasts 7 00:00:34,160 --> 00:00:36,920 that have been high hibernating for the winter. 8 00:00:37,000 --> 00:00:38,760 These guys, they can't get into the nooks and crannies 9 00:00:38,840 --> 00:00:39,840 that we can get to. 10 00:00:39,920 --> 00:00:43,360 So, Mia Zoi is gonna take us right into those lovely islands 11 00:00:43,440 --> 00:00:45,960 and we'll see the famous one Mykonos, 12 00:00:46,040 --> 00:00:49,320 but also the tiny ones that you know nothing about. 13 00:00:49,400 --> 00:00:52,760 I'm really looking forward to this. I'm about to jump out of my skin. 14 00:00:53,840 --> 00:00:56,840 This time on My Greek Odyssey, I'm headed to Andros, 15 00:00:56,920 --> 00:00:58,960 an island famed for its pretty harbour 16 00:00:59,040 --> 00:01:00,680 and neoclassic architecture. 17 00:01:00,760 --> 00:01:02,800 I'm going to explore its maritime history 18 00:01:02,880 --> 00:01:04,440 and ahead across the island on foot 19 00:01:04,520 --> 00:01:06,320 to learn about the life of the ancients 20 00:01:06,400 --> 00:01:08,040 who called Andros home. 21 00:01:08,120 --> 00:01:09,120 To finish the episode, 22 00:01:09,200 --> 00:01:11,840 I'm heading south to the neighbouring island of Tinos 23 00:01:11,920 --> 00:01:15,160 to start my exploration of this lesser known destination. 24 00:01:19,400 --> 00:01:23,600 The northern tip of Andros is only about 10km or so from Evia, 25 00:01:23,680 --> 00:01:27,320 and if you head west for 60km, you'll find yourself in Athens. 26 00:01:27,400 --> 00:01:28,440 So, we're heading to a place 27 00:01:28,520 --> 00:01:30,840 that's not that far from the chaos of the city, 28 00:01:30,920 --> 00:01:33,080 but despite its proximity to the mainland, 29 00:01:33,160 --> 00:01:35,760 somehow it remains quite peaceful. 30 00:01:35,840 --> 00:01:38,240 Second largest island in the Cyclades, 31 00:01:38,320 --> 00:01:41,800 this island does not resemble any of its cousins. 32 00:01:41,880 --> 00:01:43,880 In fact, it's got so much water. 33 00:01:43,960 --> 00:01:47,440 There are ten rivers flowing year round, 34 00:01:47,520 --> 00:01:50,920 so much so that they export this beautiful mineral water 35 00:01:51,000 --> 00:01:52,040 around the world. 36 00:01:52,120 --> 00:01:54,880 Andros has never really been an island for tourism. 37 00:01:54,960 --> 00:01:56,000 They don't cater for it 38 00:01:56,080 --> 00:01:58,480 because it's got such a maritime history. 39 00:01:58,560 --> 00:02:02,000 The first steamships to be registered in all of Greece 40 00:02:02,080 --> 00:02:04,880 came from here travelling all the way to New York. 41 00:02:04,960 --> 00:02:08,560 Andros has some beautiful eye candy in its Chora, 42 00:02:08,640 --> 00:02:10,000 and I'm looking forward to walking through 43 00:02:10,080 --> 00:02:12,800 and checking out all this beautiful neoclassic architecture. 44 00:02:14,600 --> 00:02:19,080 Perched above the expansive harbour with its beaches and rocky outcrops 45 00:02:19,160 --> 00:02:21,800 is a patchwork of neoclassic mansions, 46 00:02:21,880 --> 00:02:23,680 typical Cycladic island homes 47 00:02:23,760 --> 00:02:27,000 as well as Ottoman and Byzantine architecture. 48 00:02:27,080 --> 00:02:30,600 Somehow it all seems to blend together harmoniously 49 00:02:30,680 --> 00:02:32,840 to create a cosmopolitan vibe. 50 00:02:35,560 --> 00:02:38,000 Although, there is a significant economy 51 00:02:38,080 --> 00:02:40,360 in the agriculture on the island 'cause of its size, 52 00:02:40,440 --> 00:02:43,040 the maritime history is the peak here. 53 00:02:44,240 --> 00:02:47,760 Several shipping families have done very, very well 54 00:02:47,840 --> 00:02:51,960 as a result of the last 300 years of maritime history, 55 00:02:52,040 --> 00:02:53,640 and they've given back. 56 00:02:53,720 --> 00:02:55,360 The museum behind me, 57 00:02:55,440 --> 00:03:00,600 the Goulandris Museum is basically some wonderful art. 58 00:03:00,680 --> 00:03:04,320 The archaeological museum, the maritime museum, 59 00:03:04,400 --> 00:03:06,280 you can walk through these back streets 60 00:03:06,360 --> 00:03:08,160 and within 100 metres of each other 61 00:03:08,240 --> 00:03:13,360 you'll find this beautiful cultural, artistic sense of the island. 62 00:03:13,440 --> 00:03:14,640 And it's a bit tiring too. 63 00:03:15,920 --> 00:03:19,200 The capital of Andros, Chora, is built on a peninsula. 64 00:03:19,280 --> 00:03:21,040 It's a picturesque town 65 00:03:21,120 --> 00:03:23,760 where it seems as though everyone has a home with a view. 66 00:03:23,840 --> 00:03:28,160 The amazing thing is just beyond this densely populated headland, 67 00:03:28,240 --> 00:03:29,600 there's little development, 68 00:03:29,680 --> 00:03:32,800 so if you want to escape the crowds, you don't have to go far. 69 00:03:35,240 --> 00:03:39,120 The final town square that faces the Venetian castle 70 00:03:39,200 --> 00:03:42,800 has this beautiful walkthrough from one bay 71 00:03:42,880 --> 00:03:45,920 to the other on this wonderful peninsula. 72 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:48,160 And whether it's accidental or not, 73 00:03:48,240 --> 00:03:52,120 the planning is beautiful to walk through and visualise 74 00:03:52,200 --> 00:03:54,480 what it was like 200 or 300 years ago, 75 00:03:54,560 --> 00:03:56,000 because it hasn't changed much. 76 00:03:57,520 --> 00:04:01,160 You can walk from one side to the other in just a few minutes, 77 00:04:01,240 --> 00:04:03,560 but if you want to properly take in the architecture, 78 00:04:03,640 --> 00:04:06,280 you can easily lose a couple of hours exploring 79 00:04:06,360 --> 00:04:08,720 the laneways and side streets. 80 00:04:08,800 --> 00:04:11,000 There's a diverse mix of styles, 81 00:04:11,080 --> 00:04:14,960 each a remnant from the centuries of varying ruling powers, 82 00:04:15,040 --> 00:04:18,040 as well as the differing fortunes of those that lived here. 83 00:04:19,240 --> 00:04:21,400 When the Venetians occupied in the 13th century, 84 00:04:21,480 --> 00:04:23,480 they built all these fortifications 85 00:04:23,560 --> 00:04:25,440 to protect the locals from the pirate raids 86 00:04:25,520 --> 00:04:27,720 that were rife in the Aegean, 87 00:04:27,800 --> 00:04:28,760 and it's at this point 88 00:04:28,840 --> 00:04:32,440 where we go from neoclassic mansions of the captains 89 00:04:32,520 --> 00:04:35,720 to somewhat of a lesser architecture, terraces. 90 00:04:35,800 --> 00:04:36,960 They're still pretty awesome. 91 00:04:42,040 --> 00:04:44,840 What I love about this town is that every single house, 92 00:04:44,920 --> 00:04:47,600 whether it's a captain's mansion or a small terrace, 93 00:04:47,680 --> 00:04:50,640 has been or is in the process of being restored, 94 00:04:50,720 --> 00:04:53,080 and they're all being used as holiday houses 95 00:04:53,160 --> 00:04:56,160 or by locals that live here all year round. 96 00:04:56,240 --> 00:04:58,240 There are no dilapidated houses, 97 00:04:58,320 --> 00:05:01,360 and there's a beautiful blend of buildings from centuries ago 98 00:05:01,440 --> 00:05:03,840 to more recent additions from the 1900s. 99 00:05:03,920 --> 00:05:07,320 It's like walking through a timeline of the island's history. 100 00:05:07,400 --> 00:05:11,080 Here, thanks in part to having a strong economy 101 00:05:11,160 --> 00:05:13,560 and a relatively constant population, 102 00:05:13,640 --> 00:05:16,480 they've been able to maintain the heart of the island. 103 00:05:16,560 --> 00:05:19,200 One of the quirks are these brass door knockers 104 00:05:19,280 --> 00:05:21,440 in the shape of a young woman's hand. 105 00:05:21,520 --> 00:05:23,480 Some have a ring on them, others don't. 106 00:05:23,560 --> 00:05:26,800 This is supposed to be a signal for any young male suitors 107 00:05:26,880 --> 00:05:29,120 looking for female companionship. 108 00:05:29,200 --> 00:05:31,480 Basically, if you see a ring on the hand, 109 00:05:31,560 --> 00:05:33,280 that means don't come a knocking. 110 00:05:33,360 --> 00:05:35,120 This system makes sense on an island 111 00:05:35,200 --> 00:05:37,760 where the men were away at sea for months at a time. 112 00:05:39,000 --> 00:05:41,760 This connection to the sea has seen a great deal of money 113 00:05:41,840 --> 00:05:43,120 passed through the island, 114 00:05:43,200 --> 00:05:45,240 however much of it was put to good use 115 00:05:45,320 --> 00:05:48,880 in the construction of the town and community facilities. 116 00:05:48,960 --> 00:05:52,040 Many of the shipping magnates were philanthropic in nature 117 00:05:52,120 --> 00:05:54,360 and gave back to the place they called home. 118 00:05:55,520 --> 00:05:56,960 At the end of the peninsula 119 00:05:57,040 --> 00:06:00,040 is this arch that takes you to the fort proper, 120 00:06:00,120 --> 00:06:03,280 and there's not really much left of the fort. 121 00:06:03,360 --> 00:06:05,480 There's just a tower there or part of a tower. 122 00:06:05,560 --> 00:06:09,560 All the walls have been basically blown away by the weather, 123 00:06:09,640 --> 00:06:11,400 and this arch here seems a bit dangerous. 124 00:06:11,480 --> 00:06:12,440 I'm not going to go up it. 125 00:06:12,520 --> 00:06:15,800 I recommend you don't, but if you want to, have a go. 126 00:06:17,520 --> 00:06:20,360 Apart from taking a look at the bridge and old fort, 127 00:06:20,440 --> 00:06:22,720 the reason I came this far down the peninsula 128 00:06:22,800 --> 00:06:25,120 was to meet with a guy called Leonidas. 129 00:06:25,200 --> 00:06:29,120 He's a fourth generation descendant from an Andrea shipping family. 130 00:06:29,200 --> 00:06:30,760 He was born and raised in London 131 00:06:30,840 --> 00:06:33,280 before permanently moving back to Greece. 132 00:06:33,360 --> 00:06:36,280 Now, he splits his time between Andros and Athens. 133 00:06:37,760 --> 00:06:41,080 The place we're meeting is a fantastic little museum 134 00:06:41,160 --> 00:06:42,160 that tells a story 135 00:06:42,240 --> 00:06:44,440 of how this island became a major centre 136 00:06:44,520 --> 00:06:46,640 for the maritime world. 137 00:06:46,720 --> 00:06:49,760 You're a fourth generation shipping owner, 138 00:06:49,840 --> 00:06:52,280 but you don't live in London permanently. 139 00:06:52,360 --> 00:06:54,560 You've moved back to Athens. 140 00:06:54,640 --> 00:06:56,360 That's right. You spend your time in Andros. 141 00:06:56,440 --> 00:06:57,880 That's right. 142 00:06:57,960 --> 00:07:00,480 You speak fluent Greek. 143 00:07:00,560 --> 00:07:02,720 You're a bit different to a lot of the other shipping magnates 144 00:07:02,800 --> 00:07:05,560 that live in New York and London and Switzerland 145 00:07:05,640 --> 00:07:07,600 that are fourth generation. 146 00:07:07,680 --> 00:07:09,400 Why are you any different? 147 00:07:09,480 --> 00:07:12,800 Well, I think what I would say was just the way we were brought up. 148 00:07:14,880 --> 00:07:18,360 All my grandparents were actually born on this island. 149 00:07:18,440 --> 00:07:20,440 So, both my parents are from Andros, 150 00:07:20,520 --> 00:07:22,360 and they met here, they grew up here. 151 00:07:22,440 --> 00:07:25,200 Well, they grew up in Athens, but, you know, they summered here. 152 00:07:25,280 --> 00:07:28,760 And I think this was always sort of inbuilt in us, me and my sister, 153 00:07:28,840 --> 00:07:30,040 from a young age. 154 00:07:30,120 --> 00:07:34,920 Our heritage is, and how much we, you know, owe to this place. 155 00:07:35,000 --> 00:07:39,960 To be honest, you know, a lot of us have moved back to Athens now. 156 00:07:40,040 --> 00:07:42,240 I must say a lot of the people I grew up with in London, 157 00:07:42,320 --> 00:07:43,360 we all live in Athens now. 158 00:07:43,440 --> 00:07:45,120 We have a nice community... So, it's coming back? 159 00:07:45,200 --> 00:07:46,560 ..in Pyreus. 160 00:07:46,640 --> 00:07:48,280 We have lunches, you know, this and that. 161 00:07:48,360 --> 00:07:49,320 It's definitely coming back. 162 00:07:49,400 --> 00:07:51,520 It's coming back because... The last 10, 15 years. 163 00:07:51,600 --> 00:07:53,520 So, just going back to the shipping, 164 00:07:53,600 --> 00:07:56,000 at what age did you say, "I'm going into this," 165 00:07:56,080 --> 00:07:58,000 and was there pressure? 166 00:07:58,080 --> 00:08:01,600 Right. It's a good question. I'll be honest. 167 00:08:01,680 --> 00:08:03,800 To be fair, it varies from family to family. 168 00:08:03,880 --> 00:08:05,240 Now, it just happened to be 169 00:08:05,320 --> 00:08:07,760 that I was...My father had two children. 170 00:08:07,840 --> 00:08:08,800 I was the only son, 171 00:08:08,880 --> 00:08:12,040 so 100%, there was pressure from an early age, 172 00:08:12,120 --> 00:08:14,800 but it kind of took a lot of the other pressures off 173 00:08:14,880 --> 00:08:17,040 because a lot of kids were always looking, 174 00:08:17,120 --> 00:08:18,880 you know, what do I want to do? 175 00:08:18,960 --> 00:08:23,000 I almost knew from a very young age, sort of primary school, you know, 176 00:08:23,080 --> 00:08:24,920 age of 9, 10, 11, 177 00:08:25,000 --> 00:08:27,240 that this is my destiny, this is what I'm gonna do. 178 00:08:27,320 --> 00:08:29,240 This is the tradition. I heard so many stories. 179 00:08:29,320 --> 00:08:30,680 I never met my granddad. 180 00:08:30,760 --> 00:08:33,800 Unfortunately, he passed away before I was born, 181 00:08:33,880 --> 00:08:36,680 but I heard so many stories from my father. 182 00:08:36,760 --> 00:08:39,480 And obviously growing up and seeing the success that they had, 183 00:08:39,560 --> 00:08:41,840 my dad and my uncle, it was an inspiration to me, 184 00:08:41,920 --> 00:08:43,840 and I think it's unavoidable, to be honest. 185 00:08:43,920 --> 00:08:44,880 Wow. 186 00:08:44,960 --> 00:08:46,880 You know, you wake up and you look at this every morning. 187 00:08:46,960 --> 00:08:48,720 Oh, it's fantastic. It's inspiring, you know. 188 00:08:48,800 --> 00:08:50,120 Yeah. 189 00:08:50,200 --> 00:08:51,560 I've met a lot of second, 190 00:08:51,640 --> 00:08:54,360 third, and fourth generation shipping families, 191 00:08:54,440 --> 00:08:56,800 and one thing that I've noticed that's a common denominator 192 00:08:56,880 --> 00:08:58,120 amongst all of them 193 00:08:58,200 --> 00:09:01,320 is that there seems to be a moral and cultural obligation 194 00:09:01,400 --> 00:09:03,120 to continue the business, 195 00:09:03,200 --> 00:09:04,880 and it's not so much a family thing. 196 00:09:04,960 --> 00:09:07,160 More a duty to Greece's shipping history 197 00:09:07,240 --> 00:09:08,840 and continuing that legacy. 198 00:09:08,920 --> 00:09:10,520 In Leonidas's case, 199 00:09:10,600 --> 00:09:12,920 for someone of such a fortunate position, 200 00:09:13,000 --> 00:09:15,400 he's also very humble and down to earth. 201 00:09:34,440 --> 00:09:36,520 After walking these beautiful streets 202 00:09:36,600 --> 00:09:39,160 surrounded by such stunning buildings, 203 00:09:39,240 --> 00:09:42,960 I was dying to take a peek into some of the historic houses. 204 00:09:43,040 --> 00:09:44,640 Not only to see the architecture, 205 00:09:44,720 --> 00:09:47,240 but the content inside that in some instances, 206 00:09:47,320 --> 00:09:50,120 takes us back a couple of 100 years. 207 00:09:50,200 --> 00:09:52,440 The grandeur gives you a sense that they were wealthy 208 00:09:52,520 --> 00:09:55,000 and liked the more luxurious things in life. 209 00:09:55,080 --> 00:09:57,960 They lived a hard and simple existence at sea, 210 00:09:58,040 --> 00:10:01,600 but when in their home port, it was a total contrast. 211 00:10:01,680 --> 00:10:04,920 To give me some insight, I was lucky enough to meet with Lia, 212 00:10:05,000 --> 00:10:05,960 a local expert, 213 00:10:06,040 --> 00:10:08,960 having written a book about these very homes. 214 00:10:09,040 --> 00:10:13,080 If these walls could talk, imagine the stories they would tell. 215 00:10:13,160 --> 00:10:15,200 It's amazing to see things have been left 216 00:10:15,280 --> 00:10:17,920 as they were a century or more ago. 217 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:19,600 Lia, wow. 218 00:10:19,680 --> 00:10:22,600 I feel like we've stepped back in time 200 years. 219 00:10:22,680 --> 00:10:24,320 You have, actually. Yeah. 220 00:10:24,400 --> 00:10:29,760 You have, because this house dates back to the 1880. 221 00:10:31,400 --> 00:10:33,600 All the furniture is original. 222 00:10:33,680 --> 00:10:37,680 If you come and see all these pieces, 223 00:10:37,760 --> 00:10:41,440 I mean, this must be 1800 from Vienna. 224 00:10:41,520 --> 00:10:42,760 This is a captain's house? 225 00:10:42,840 --> 00:10:45,800 Yes, a captain and a ship owner's house. 226 00:10:45,880 --> 00:10:47,720 So, every time they went away, 227 00:10:47,800 --> 00:10:51,200 they were away for about year, two years. 228 00:10:51,280 --> 00:10:54,440 When they came back, they brought everything. 229 00:10:54,520 --> 00:10:56,240 The Andriots are very proud. 230 00:10:56,320 --> 00:10:59,200 Very proud, and they've kept the houses 231 00:10:59,280 --> 00:11:02,000 with all the things inside as they were. 232 00:11:03,480 --> 00:11:06,440 The people of Andros have a huge amount of respect 233 00:11:06,520 --> 00:11:08,640 and appreciation for their heritage. 234 00:11:08,720 --> 00:11:11,120 It's understandable why they would be so proud. 235 00:11:11,200 --> 00:11:13,600 After all, the maritime history of the island 236 00:11:13,680 --> 00:11:16,440 has a huge impact on present day Greece 237 00:11:16,520 --> 00:11:18,440 and continues to do so today. 238 00:11:21,520 --> 00:11:23,120 So, this is the bedroom. 239 00:11:24,320 --> 00:11:27,760 This bed is at least 100 years old. 240 00:11:27,840 --> 00:11:31,800 It's metal, and it's made in Spain. 241 00:11:31,880 --> 00:11:33,160 Isn't it beautiful? 242 00:11:33,240 --> 00:11:35,920 I think it's amazing that people are still sleeping in it 243 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,280 a couple of 100 years later. 244 00:11:37,360 --> 00:11:39,680 They are, actually. This is their bedroom. 245 00:11:39,760 --> 00:11:41,160 This is their bedroom? Yes. 246 00:11:41,240 --> 00:11:44,200 Wow. I think it's gorgeous. 247 00:11:44,280 --> 00:11:45,880 I want to walk out on the balcony and have a look. 248 00:11:45,960 --> 00:11:49,600 Please. Yes. Let's go out and you'll see the main street. 249 00:11:50,880 --> 00:11:54,280 At the time these houses were built, 250 00:11:54,360 --> 00:11:59,360 this main street was full of shops, banks. 251 00:11:59,440 --> 00:12:01,840 It was all made from marble tiles. 252 00:12:01,920 --> 00:12:03,880 They say it was one of the first, 253 00:12:03,960 --> 00:12:08,960 perhaps the first pedestrian street in the whole of Greece. 254 00:12:09,040 --> 00:12:10,960 So, what we are looking at here, 255 00:12:11,040 --> 00:12:13,560 all these beautiful neoclassic mansions, 256 00:12:13,640 --> 00:12:17,400 they're all captains' houses and shipping magnates houses. 257 00:12:17,480 --> 00:12:19,440 Yeah. Yes. 258 00:12:19,520 --> 00:12:20,720 It's amazing to think 259 00:12:20,800 --> 00:12:22,520 that the people that built these homes 260 00:12:22,600 --> 00:12:25,480 were essentially responsible for laying the foundations 261 00:12:25,560 --> 00:12:28,840 for the shipping industry that helped build Greece. 262 00:12:28,920 --> 00:12:31,000 Maritime trade gave the country wealth 263 00:12:31,080 --> 00:12:33,560 and an identity of being seafarers. 264 00:12:33,640 --> 00:12:34,720 Centuries later, 265 00:12:34,800 --> 00:12:37,560 Greece is still a giant of this industry. 266 00:12:37,640 --> 00:12:38,680 In the early years, 267 00:12:38,760 --> 00:12:42,560 sailors were at sea for many months or even years at a time. 268 00:12:42,640 --> 00:12:45,560 They made immense sacrifice for not only their families, 269 00:12:45,640 --> 00:12:46,760 but their country. 270 00:12:46,840 --> 00:12:50,960 It was dangerous and lonely, so naturally the rewards were great. 271 00:12:51,040 --> 00:12:52,400 The wealth they accumulated 272 00:12:52,480 --> 00:12:54,520 is reflected in the homes they lived in, 273 00:12:54,600 --> 00:12:56,040 like this stunning example 274 00:12:56,120 --> 00:12:58,680 that's been left authentic to its origins, 275 00:12:58,760 --> 00:13:00,240 like a time capsule. 276 00:13:00,320 --> 00:13:03,280 It's hard to believe that someone actually lives here. 277 00:13:03,360 --> 00:13:04,640 It's a living museum. 278 00:13:06,720 --> 00:13:09,640 Wow. Look at this ceiling, Lia. What is the story? 279 00:13:09,720 --> 00:13:11,960 How do they do this? This is a typical ceiling. 280 00:13:12,040 --> 00:13:13,000 Most of the houses 281 00:13:13,080 --> 00:13:14,400 have ceilings like that. 282 00:13:14,480 --> 00:13:17,600 This has beautiful colours, pale colours. 283 00:13:17,680 --> 00:13:19,640 The artist is a local, 284 00:13:19,720 --> 00:13:21,880 and he painted by hand 285 00:13:21,960 --> 00:13:24,480 most of the ceilings of the townhouses. 286 00:13:24,560 --> 00:13:25,520 It's one man? 287 00:13:25,600 --> 00:13:29,280 One man, and he had somebody who helped him. 288 00:13:29,360 --> 00:13:33,280 Later on, many other people who were his pupils 289 00:13:33,360 --> 00:13:35,200 started to do the same thing, 290 00:13:35,280 --> 00:13:36,320 but they were unique 291 00:13:36,400 --> 00:13:39,320 because each one of them had a different design 292 00:13:39,400 --> 00:13:40,560 and different colours. 293 00:13:40,640 --> 00:13:42,000 Wow. So, it's all original? 294 00:13:42,080 --> 00:13:43,880 All original. I'm looking at this furniture. 295 00:13:43,960 --> 00:13:45,280 I've never seen... It is amazing. 296 00:13:45,360 --> 00:13:46,520 ..anything like it. 297 00:13:46,600 --> 00:13:50,720 They might be Italian, they might be French or Victorian. 298 00:13:50,800 --> 00:13:51,760 One doesn't know. 299 00:13:51,840 --> 00:13:53,760 So, these captains were bringing stuff 300 00:13:53,840 --> 00:13:56,080 back from all over the world. 301 00:13:56,160 --> 00:13:57,280 All over the world. Wow. 302 00:13:57,360 --> 00:14:01,680 The lamps usually came from Morano in Venice, and France. 303 00:14:01,760 --> 00:14:03,280 A lot of them are French. 304 00:14:03,360 --> 00:14:05,400 Lia, thank you for showing me through these houses. 305 00:14:05,480 --> 00:14:07,400 I could look through these houses 306 00:14:07,480 --> 00:14:09,760 for months and months and months, but you've got a book. 307 00:14:09,840 --> 00:14:10,800 I have. 308 00:14:10,880 --> 00:14:11,840 So, I'm going to get that book 309 00:14:11,920 --> 00:14:13,160 and you're gonna sign it for me, right? 310 00:14:13,240 --> 00:14:15,600 I'll give it to you. Yes. Great pleasure. 311 00:14:15,680 --> 00:14:17,200 When Helen will see it, 312 00:14:17,280 --> 00:14:19,200 it's gonna cost me a lot of money, you know? 313 00:14:19,280 --> 00:14:20,920 You have to bring her here to see the house. 314 00:14:21,000 --> 00:14:22,320 Oh, that's the worst thing I can do. 315 00:14:22,400 --> 00:14:23,440 (LAUGHS) No, you have to. 316 00:14:23,520 --> 00:14:24,920 You have to. You have to. 317 00:14:25,000 --> 00:14:26,080 You have to. Thank you, Lia. 318 00:14:27,240 --> 00:14:28,240 It's important that 319 00:14:28,320 --> 00:14:32,680 these remarkable homes continue to be maintained and restored. 320 00:14:32,760 --> 00:14:34,280 They retain the heritage of Andros 321 00:14:34,360 --> 00:14:38,160 and act as a reminder of the people that shape the island's fabric. 322 00:14:38,240 --> 00:14:41,000 The stately homes aren't just limited to Chora. 323 00:14:41,080 --> 00:14:45,040 In the rural areas, you'll also come across similar large houses. 324 00:14:45,120 --> 00:14:48,120 These came about thanks to the riches that farming brought. 325 00:14:48,200 --> 00:14:51,200 In fact, it was largely due to a particular fruit 326 00:14:51,280 --> 00:14:53,280 that the maritime industry began. 327 00:14:53,360 --> 00:14:54,840 More on that later. 328 00:14:54,920 --> 00:14:56,800 Outside of the main port, 329 00:14:56,880 --> 00:15:01,000 there are lush rolling green hills and fertile farmland. 330 00:15:01,080 --> 00:15:05,640 The high yielding agricultural areas make Andros self-sustained, 331 00:15:05,720 --> 00:15:08,240 providing adequate produce to feed the population, 332 00:15:08,320 --> 00:15:11,000 and also have plenty to export. 333 00:15:11,080 --> 00:15:15,320 Few tourists visit these areas so the roads and villages are quiet. 334 00:15:15,400 --> 00:15:17,280 Even the busier parts of the island, 335 00:15:17,360 --> 00:15:19,880 like the beaches are relatively peaceful 336 00:15:19,960 --> 00:15:22,840 when compared to the popular destinations. 337 00:15:22,920 --> 00:15:26,880 There are nice spots for a sun bake and a swim all around the coast, 338 00:15:26,960 --> 00:15:28,560 even quite close to Chora. 339 00:15:30,600 --> 00:15:32,160 Just around the corner from the port, 340 00:15:32,240 --> 00:15:34,720 there's this beautiful beach of Fizor Yalia, 341 00:15:34,800 --> 00:15:36,120 and there's a couple of them around here. 342 00:15:36,200 --> 00:15:38,640 It's not known for having beaches at this end of the island. 343 00:15:38,720 --> 00:15:40,360 Everybody goes to the north-western side, 344 00:15:40,440 --> 00:15:42,080 but you find them everywhere. 345 00:15:42,160 --> 00:15:44,480 It's fantastic. Nice, peaceful bit of music. 346 00:15:44,560 --> 00:15:45,600 Got to jump in. 347 00:15:48,800 --> 00:15:51,520 It's a very family friendly island 348 00:15:51,600 --> 00:15:54,400 with safe beaches as well as plenty of space, 349 00:15:54,480 --> 00:15:57,400 shade and places to grab a meal or drink. 350 00:15:57,480 --> 00:15:59,600 It's by no means a party destination, 351 00:15:59,680 --> 00:16:02,200 and the pace of life moves quite slowly. 352 00:16:02,280 --> 00:16:04,040 Those that live and holiday here 353 00:16:04,120 --> 00:16:06,280 don't come for the shopping or nightlife. 354 00:16:06,360 --> 00:16:09,720 Andros is an island for those that want a relaxing escape 355 00:16:09,800 --> 00:16:12,560 free from the crowds and without any pretension. 356 00:16:12,640 --> 00:16:15,680 I quickly started warming to the island's charms, 357 00:16:15,760 --> 00:16:18,040 and there was still so much to explore, 358 00:16:18,120 --> 00:16:20,320 but for now, it was time for a quick swim 359 00:16:20,400 --> 00:16:23,120 before one of Kyriako's famous fish dishes 360 00:16:23,200 --> 00:16:24,600 and an early night. 361 00:16:24,680 --> 00:16:26,960 Tomorrow, I had a pre-dawn start 362 00:16:27,040 --> 00:16:29,080 for a very long day of hiking. 363 00:16:46,720 --> 00:16:49,040 Before I started, I didn't realise 364 00:16:49,120 --> 00:16:50,920 how special today would be. 365 00:16:51,000 --> 00:16:53,360 Ahead was going to be one of the longest walks 366 00:16:53,440 --> 00:16:55,520 I would do on the Greek islands. 367 00:16:55,600 --> 00:16:57,560 It was by no means difficult, 368 00:16:57,640 --> 00:16:59,240 but there was a whole lot to see 369 00:16:59,320 --> 00:17:00,280 along the way, 370 00:17:00,360 --> 00:17:03,200 and on a hot summer's day, it was gonna be tiring. 371 00:17:03,280 --> 00:17:05,000 I probably shouldn't complain 372 00:17:05,080 --> 00:17:09,040 because the poor camera crew had to lug all the gear. 373 00:17:09,120 --> 00:17:11,560 Olga, this is one of ten rivers here, isn't it? 374 00:17:11,640 --> 00:17:12,600 Actually, yes. 375 00:17:12,680 --> 00:17:15,040 One of more than ten rivers... Right. 376 00:17:15,120 --> 00:17:16,560 ..flowing all year round on Andros. 377 00:17:16,640 --> 00:17:18,040 Yeah. 378 00:17:18,120 --> 00:17:19,200 And what's it called? 379 00:17:19,280 --> 00:17:20,800 It's called the Dipotamata, 380 00:17:20,880 --> 00:17:23,720 which means that the two rivers converge. 381 00:17:23,800 --> 00:17:24,880 Alright. 382 00:17:24,960 --> 00:17:28,240 These vertical slabs, they're obviously put there 383 00:17:28,320 --> 00:17:30,560 when the path was built many, many years ago. 384 00:17:30,640 --> 00:17:32,760 Exactly. How old is this path? 385 00:17:32,840 --> 00:17:34,040 Oh, this is a very good question. 386 00:17:34,120 --> 00:17:36,360 We definitely know this was a route connecting the two castles... 387 00:17:36,440 --> 00:17:37,400 Right. 388 00:17:37,480 --> 00:17:39,520 ..the castle Chora with the upper castle. 389 00:17:39,600 --> 00:17:41,440 So, definitely many centuries ago 390 00:17:41,520 --> 00:17:43,720 as the castle of Chora was erected in 1230. 391 00:17:43,800 --> 00:17:45,480 So, is it 700, 800 years old or something like that? 392 00:17:45,560 --> 00:17:46,520 Yes, for sure. Wow. 393 00:17:46,600 --> 00:17:48,040 Let's get going. 394 00:17:48,120 --> 00:17:49,120 They're still standing. 395 00:17:49,200 --> 00:17:50,400 Yes. (LAUGHS) They're still standing. 396 00:17:50,480 --> 00:17:51,920 Hopefully, they will stand for longer... 397 00:17:54,040 --> 00:17:55,400 because they hold the path. 398 00:17:55,480 --> 00:17:57,720 Without them, we have no path. 399 00:17:57,800 --> 00:18:02,200 These stones, the amount of time and resource they've spent 400 00:18:02,280 --> 00:18:05,160 on creating this footpath, you know. 401 00:18:05,240 --> 00:18:07,080 Well, I would correct you here. 402 00:18:07,160 --> 00:18:09,080 Local people would say this is not a footpath. 403 00:18:09,160 --> 00:18:10,560 It's a road. It's a road. 404 00:18:10,640 --> 00:18:11,680 It's a road. 405 00:18:13,040 --> 00:18:17,280 I suppose the width is more than, so they get donkeys past each other. 406 00:18:17,360 --> 00:18:18,360 Exactly. 407 00:18:18,440 --> 00:18:20,120 There are parts of this route or other routes 408 00:18:20,200 --> 00:18:22,280 that are even much, much wider. 409 00:18:22,360 --> 00:18:23,360 Wow. 410 00:18:24,600 --> 00:18:26,440 I love walking these routes, Olga, 411 00:18:26,520 --> 00:18:29,720 because I feel like I'm walking back in time. 412 00:18:29,800 --> 00:18:31,520 Centuries, centuries. 413 00:18:31,600 --> 00:18:34,240 People have been walking these for centuries. 414 00:18:34,320 --> 00:18:35,480 Yeah. Wow. 415 00:18:35,560 --> 00:18:37,280 Yeah, it's amazing. 416 00:18:37,360 --> 00:18:40,920 To get from the bottom castle to the upper castle 417 00:18:41,000 --> 00:18:43,720 through these roads, right? 418 00:18:43,800 --> 00:18:45,240 how long does it take? 419 00:18:45,320 --> 00:18:48,200 Well, I would estimate around 2.5-3 hours, 420 00:18:48,280 --> 00:18:50,080 depending on the pace of the walker. 421 00:18:50,160 --> 00:18:51,920 Oh, that's a good walk. That's a good walk. 422 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:54,080 And how many, not paths, 423 00:18:54,160 --> 00:18:56,600 roads are there on the island for hikers? 424 00:18:56,680 --> 00:18:59,160 Well, we, our organisation maintains a network 425 00:18:59,240 --> 00:19:03,800 of about almost 200km nowadays, around 33 routes. 426 00:19:03,880 --> 00:19:04,880 Wow. 427 00:19:04,960 --> 00:19:06,960 Yeah, lots of work. 428 00:19:13,920 --> 00:19:16,360 Olga, I just don't get it. 429 00:19:16,440 --> 00:19:20,160 I'm looking at these rock fences, the rock boundary walls, 430 00:19:20,240 --> 00:19:24,360 specifically that one over there, dividing what? 431 00:19:24,440 --> 00:19:26,680 It was hard enough to build it, but why did they build it? 432 00:19:26,760 --> 00:19:27,840 What's going on here? 433 00:19:27,920 --> 00:19:32,480 Yeah, well, people had to use every inch of land they could have, 434 00:19:32,560 --> 00:19:36,320 so definitely the dry stone walls are to divide properties, 435 00:19:36,400 --> 00:19:37,480 even at this rocky part. 436 00:19:37,560 --> 00:19:38,520 For what? 437 00:19:38,600 --> 00:19:39,800 For animal grazing, 438 00:19:39,880 --> 00:19:43,320 for dividing property that further out is more fertile. 439 00:19:43,400 --> 00:19:46,200 Wow, and this is all schist, isn't it? 440 00:19:46,280 --> 00:19:48,480 Yes. The prevailing rock of Andros is schist. 441 00:19:48,560 --> 00:19:50,120 Right. Just a few pieces. 442 00:19:50,200 --> 00:19:52,320 I love the way it's split, you know, it's fantastic. 443 00:19:52,400 --> 00:19:53,360 Yeah. 444 00:19:53,440 --> 00:19:55,920 If you do this hike without taking your time 445 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:58,440 and really looking at the passing scenery, 446 00:19:58,520 --> 00:20:01,200 you may well miss some of the hidden gems 447 00:20:01,280 --> 00:20:04,640 like these little houses built using the mountain stone 448 00:20:04,720 --> 00:20:06,480 and blended into the hillsides. 449 00:20:08,400 --> 00:20:11,720 I love these huge retaining walls, you know. 450 00:20:11,800 --> 00:20:15,200 The amount of work that's gone into this road. 451 00:20:15,280 --> 00:20:17,520 Road, not footpath, road. Bravo. 452 00:20:17,600 --> 00:20:19,400 Thank you. Thank you, thank you. It's amazing. 453 00:20:19,480 --> 00:20:20,480 Look at... 454 00:20:22,040 --> 00:20:23,480 This is also interesting to notice 455 00:20:23,560 --> 00:20:25,400 the combination of the vertical stones... 456 00:20:25,480 --> 00:20:26,920 Yes. ..with the horizontal, eh? 457 00:20:27,000 --> 00:20:28,520 I think it's almost for irrigation. 458 00:20:28,600 --> 00:20:30,120 No, it's to make it stronger. 459 00:20:30,200 --> 00:20:31,560 Oh, to make it stronger? Yes. 460 00:20:42,960 --> 00:20:46,760 This is one of the 24 water mills that exist in this gorge. 461 00:20:46,840 --> 00:20:48,640 Beautiful. Yeah. 462 00:20:48,720 --> 00:20:52,240 Oh, now look at this piece of engineering 463 00:20:52,320 --> 00:20:54,680 that is 800 years old. 464 00:20:54,760 --> 00:20:56,680 Well, about. 465 00:20:56,760 --> 00:21:00,080 Nobody is for certain exactly the age, but... 466 00:21:00,160 --> 00:21:02,000 Well, if it's a path from Parmo to Catocastro, 467 00:21:02,080 --> 00:21:03,920 it's got to be that sort of period anyway. 468 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:05,240 Yeah. Yeah, correct. 469 00:21:06,560 --> 00:21:07,880 Have a look at this. 470 00:21:09,000 --> 00:21:10,240 This is so impressive. 471 00:21:11,360 --> 00:21:12,640 The resources. 472 00:21:14,200 --> 00:21:15,200 Wow. 473 00:21:15,280 --> 00:21:18,840 As I told you, in all this valley, there are 24 water mills. 474 00:21:18,920 --> 00:21:22,960 People were cultivating a lot of barley all over Andros. 475 00:21:23,040 --> 00:21:24,760 Like this water mill here? Yes, exactly. 476 00:21:24,840 --> 00:21:27,520 This is one typical type of water mill, 477 00:21:27,600 --> 00:21:30,600 so people, you know, were having access to the main road, 478 00:21:30,680 --> 00:21:33,600 bringing their wheat here or their barley to mill it. 479 00:21:33,680 --> 00:21:34,640 Yeah. 480 00:21:34,720 --> 00:21:36,360 We definitely know these mills existed 481 00:21:36,440 --> 00:21:39,840 during the Ottoman occupation, 16th century onwards. 482 00:21:39,920 --> 00:21:43,120 Some of them kept on operating 483 00:21:43,200 --> 00:21:45,520 almost a little bit before the Second World War. 484 00:21:45,600 --> 00:21:46,920 Is that right? Yes. 485 00:21:47,000 --> 00:21:49,400 Wow. Well, we better keep walking. 486 00:21:49,480 --> 00:21:51,160 It's hot, Olga. Yeah, sorry. 487 00:21:51,240 --> 00:21:52,360 It's hot. 488 00:21:57,760 --> 00:22:01,680 With over 200km of hiking trails on Andros, 489 00:22:01,760 --> 00:22:03,240 there's a lot to be explored. 490 00:22:03,320 --> 00:22:06,880 And while the hike to the castle usually takes three hours or so, 491 00:22:06,960 --> 00:22:09,640 it was always gonna take us the entire day 492 00:22:09,720 --> 00:22:10,880 because along the way, 493 00:22:10,960 --> 00:22:13,240 there was a few side trips I wanted to do. 494 00:22:15,680 --> 00:22:17,000 As the journey progressed 495 00:22:17,080 --> 00:22:20,280 and the scenery became even more spectacular, 496 00:22:20,360 --> 00:22:22,160 I learned that the people that lived out here 497 00:22:22,240 --> 00:22:24,600 were tough and quite ingenious. 498 00:22:24,680 --> 00:22:27,880 In order to tame the land and build homes and roads, 499 00:22:27,960 --> 00:22:29,760 they had to develop their own engineering 500 00:22:29,840 --> 00:22:31,280 and construction techniques 501 00:22:31,360 --> 00:22:33,840 that even today are considered difficult. 502 00:22:33,920 --> 00:22:35,280 Look, this part. 503 00:22:36,680 --> 00:22:38,160 Huge stones. 504 00:22:42,040 --> 00:22:44,400 We had already covered a bit of ground, 505 00:22:44,480 --> 00:22:46,800 but there was still a long way to go. 506 00:22:46,880 --> 00:22:49,480 Thankfully, there was plenty to look forward to, 507 00:22:49,560 --> 00:22:51,560 as the best was saved for last. 508 00:23:10,800 --> 00:23:12,520 As the day started to warm up 509 00:23:12,600 --> 00:23:14,240 and the miles accumulate, 510 00:23:14,320 --> 00:23:16,920 the hike became increasingly challenging, 511 00:23:17,000 --> 00:23:19,000 but keeping me motivated was knowing 512 00:23:19,080 --> 00:23:20,960 what fascinating things lay ahead. 513 00:23:21,040 --> 00:23:22,520 I'd read a lot about the island, 514 00:23:22,600 --> 00:23:24,760 but had to see these things for myself. 515 00:23:24,840 --> 00:23:27,280 Olga, I understand this river is normally full. 516 00:23:27,360 --> 00:23:30,440 We're in Livadia, what is significant about Livadia? 517 00:23:30,520 --> 00:23:33,640 Well, Livadia is a very wide valley behind Chora. 518 00:23:33,720 --> 00:23:35,840 It's one of the most fertile ones, 519 00:23:35,920 --> 00:23:39,760 and it's actually where a huge lemon production started, 520 00:23:39,840 --> 00:23:41,840 and according to many people, 521 00:23:41,920 --> 00:23:43,600 this is how shipping started on Andros. 522 00:23:43,680 --> 00:23:46,200 So, it's the agriculture of lemon trees 523 00:23:46,280 --> 00:23:48,240 and sending it out to other countries? 524 00:23:48,320 --> 00:23:49,760 Exactly. Exporting lemons. Yes. 525 00:23:49,840 --> 00:23:51,560 Exporting, that's how the maritime industry started. 526 00:23:51,640 --> 00:23:52,600 Right. 527 00:23:52,680 --> 00:23:55,320 Very fertile lands, very good quality of water. 528 00:23:55,400 --> 00:23:58,120 The lemons are very high quality. Yeah. 529 00:23:58,200 --> 00:23:59,680 If you would walk here in the springtime, 530 00:23:59,760 --> 00:24:01,600 the smell, the blossoms. 531 00:24:01,680 --> 00:24:03,840 These walls though that I see over there and over here... 532 00:24:03,920 --> 00:24:06,440 Yeah. Yeah, this is... ..I haven't seen this before. 533 00:24:06,520 --> 00:24:09,680 Yeah. It's a local technique. They call it Bastoni stick. 534 00:24:09,760 --> 00:24:11,840 They built vertically the stones 535 00:24:11,920 --> 00:24:14,560 in order to prevent the destruction of the farms 536 00:24:14,640 --> 00:24:16,760 close to the riverbed from the water flow, 537 00:24:16,840 --> 00:24:19,200 because when it rains here, it can really flood. 538 00:24:19,280 --> 00:24:21,720 It's called the big river. It causes a lot of damages. 539 00:24:21,800 --> 00:24:23,360 So, people over the years discovered that 540 00:24:23,440 --> 00:24:25,320 they had to build it like this to make it more robust... 541 00:24:25,400 --> 00:24:26,360 Wow. 542 00:24:26,440 --> 00:24:28,480 ..construction to preserve their farmland. 543 00:24:28,560 --> 00:24:29,920 Impressive. Yeah. 544 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:33,480 And all these cypress trees, why are they there? 545 00:24:33,560 --> 00:24:35,560 Yeah. They work as fences. 546 00:24:35,640 --> 00:24:37,880 They protect the orchards from the wind. 547 00:24:37,960 --> 00:24:38,920 Right. 548 00:24:39,000 --> 00:24:40,720 At the same time, it's the only straight wood 549 00:24:40,800 --> 00:24:44,120 you can produce on an island with lots of wind, 550 00:24:44,200 --> 00:24:47,240 which is very, you know, important and necessary 551 00:24:47,320 --> 00:24:50,080 for roofing the houses and... 552 00:24:50,160 --> 00:24:51,720 I love these walls. 553 00:24:51,800 --> 00:24:52,800 Yeah. 554 00:24:54,320 --> 00:24:57,080 It takes a lot of foresight to invest the time, 555 00:24:57,160 --> 00:24:58,160 energy, and money 556 00:24:58,240 --> 00:25:00,800 necessary to create all this infrastructure. 557 00:25:00,880 --> 00:25:04,120 These things would've taken many years to build or grow 558 00:25:04,200 --> 00:25:05,480 with the rewards for the effort 559 00:25:05,560 --> 00:25:08,120 often only being felt a generation later, 560 00:25:08,200 --> 00:25:10,040 but that's typical of the Andriots. 561 00:25:10,120 --> 00:25:11,600 They live not just for themselves, 562 00:25:11,680 --> 00:25:13,240 but for the greater good of their island 563 00:25:13,320 --> 00:25:14,920 and country as a whole. 564 00:25:15,000 --> 00:25:17,920 A particular note when walking through the heart of the island, 565 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:21,360 you notice the significant and abundant water infrastructure 566 00:25:21,440 --> 00:25:23,280 that was built all those years ago, 567 00:25:23,360 --> 00:25:24,560 and none of this would've been built 568 00:25:24,640 --> 00:25:27,560 if it wasn't for the huge volume of rainfall 569 00:25:27,640 --> 00:25:29,400 and large number of rivers and streams 570 00:25:29,480 --> 00:25:31,600 that flow through the valleys of Andros. 571 00:25:31,680 --> 00:25:34,040 This isn't your typical Cycladic Island 572 00:25:34,120 --> 00:25:35,240 that's brown and dry. 573 00:25:35,320 --> 00:25:37,120 It's actually quite the opposite. 574 00:25:38,520 --> 00:25:40,280 It never ceases to amaze me 575 00:25:40,360 --> 00:25:44,080 how human ingenuity can exploit nature's gifts. 576 00:25:44,160 --> 00:25:45,920 The early inhabitants of Andros 577 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:49,320 knew the value of their abundant water supply. 578 00:25:49,400 --> 00:25:51,320 They channelled it into their fields, 579 00:25:51,400 --> 00:25:52,680 harnessed its energy 580 00:25:52,760 --> 00:25:55,720 and put it to use to create an entire industry 581 00:25:55,800 --> 00:25:57,240 based on lemon trees. 582 00:25:57,320 --> 00:26:00,440 What they grew was exported across the Mediterranean 583 00:26:00,520 --> 00:26:03,440 and subsequently was the catalyst for the shipping industry 584 00:26:03,520 --> 00:26:06,640 that developed into the powerhouse you see today. 585 00:26:06,720 --> 00:26:09,280 The industrialisation of the island was done in a way 586 00:26:09,360 --> 00:26:13,480 that added to the pool of wealth for all, not just a select few. 587 00:26:13,560 --> 00:26:16,840 They built infrastructure that benefited everyone 588 00:26:16,920 --> 00:26:17,960 and empowered people 589 00:26:18,040 --> 00:26:21,400 to be able to improve the productivity of their land. 590 00:26:21,480 --> 00:26:24,800 It opened Andros and its people up to the rest of Europe, 591 00:26:24,880 --> 00:26:26,080 which played a role in 592 00:26:26,160 --> 00:26:29,600 it becoming the cosmopolitan island you see today. 593 00:26:30,960 --> 00:26:35,280 Apart from the beautiful stonework of the walls, roads and bridges, 594 00:26:35,360 --> 00:26:37,680 the natural environment is stunning too. 595 00:26:37,760 --> 00:26:41,960 There are pockets of rainforest with cooling shade and water holes 596 00:26:42,040 --> 00:26:44,240 that are just begging you to jump in. 597 00:26:44,320 --> 00:26:46,560 But as much as I would've loved a quick swim, 598 00:26:46,640 --> 00:26:48,240 we still had a hill to climb. 599 00:26:49,520 --> 00:26:52,800 This gonna be the highest point on the island? 600 00:26:52,880 --> 00:26:55,400 No, this is not the highest point of the island. 601 00:26:55,480 --> 00:26:56,560 The highest point of the island 602 00:26:56,640 --> 00:26:59,680 is around 1,000 metres altitude in Kouvara, 603 00:26:59,760 --> 00:27:01,560 which is the main central mountain range. 604 00:27:01,640 --> 00:27:02,600 Right. 605 00:27:02,680 --> 00:27:08,360 Here, we will reach the altitude of almost 600 metres. 606 00:27:08,440 --> 00:27:10,360 600. Wow. 607 00:27:10,440 --> 00:27:15,200 Well, it's been a good walk and I always enjoy the finish, 608 00:27:15,280 --> 00:27:18,040 and that view is starting to look amazing. 609 00:27:18,120 --> 00:27:19,920 Yeah, you can have a very good overview 610 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:23,240 of the agricultural landscape of Korsi area here. 611 00:27:23,320 --> 00:27:25,280 Yeah. Wow. 612 00:27:27,000 --> 00:27:28,760 While Olga made it look easy, 613 00:27:28,840 --> 00:27:33,240 by this point I was telling myself, just take one step at a time. 614 00:27:33,320 --> 00:27:36,600 The views kept me energised as we gradually climbed 615 00:27:36,680 --> 00:27:38,040 towards the viewpoint. 616 00:27:38,120 --> 00:27:41,800 But not only were we climbing, the temperature was too. 617 00:27:41,880 --> 00:27:43,120 Man, was it hot. 618 00:27:48,440 --> 00:27:49,920 Olga, all these buildings, 619 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:52,680 where does the fortress end and start? 620 00:27:52,760 --> 00:27:56,360 Well, the fortress is like a natural, you know, fortress, 621 00:27:56,440 --> 00:27:59,520 it's being fortified by the rock formations, 622 00:27:59,600 --> 00:28:00,760 but also through the walls. 623 00:28:00,840 --> 00:28:04,920 So, we are walking inside the fort now 624 00:28:05,000 --> 00:28:07,160 and passing by several ruins. 625 00:28:07,240 --> 00:28:08,920 You can see there. Yeah. 626 00:28:12,440 --> 00:28:16,360 And also water was important from what you understand, 627 00:28:16,440 --> 00:28:21,080 people had to survive here for a long time 628 00:28:21,160 --> 00:28:23,360 without being able to leave the fort. 629 00:28:23,440 --> 00:28:27,240 So, these are some water systems that were gathering the rainwater... 630 00:28:29,560 --> 00:28:32,200 and we're gonna reach the highest point 631 00:28:32,280 --> 00:28:35,720 where we will be able to see from there the lower castle. 632 00:28:35,800 --> 00:28:39,640 Olga, this is well worth the long walk. 633 00:28:40,880 --> 00:28:42,440 This is just unbelievable. 634 00:28:42,520 --> 00:28:44,280 And that's Chora over there? Yes. 635 00:28:44,360 --> 00:28:46,720 We are reaching the highest spot of the plateau 636 00:28:46,800 --> 00:28:49,200 where the two fortresses have the opportunity 637 00:28:49,280 --> 00:28:51,600 to communicate, to see one another. 638 00:28:51,680 --> 00:28:54,640 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 639 00:29:02,600 --> 00:29:05,560 So, what can we see? We can see Chora. 640 00:29:05,640 --> 00:29:07,600 Yeah. What else can we see from here? 641 00:29:07,680 --> 00:29:10,400 Well, you can also have, again, a very good view 642 00:29:10,480 --> 00:29:14,320 of the agricultural activity taking place all over the fortress. 643 00:29:14,400 --> 00:29:17,000 Huh? You see all the terraces, the dry stone walls? 644 00:29:17,080 --> 00:29:18,720 And that's Tinos over there? 645 00:29:18,800 --> 00:29:20,440 Tinos and then Mykonos. 646 00:29:20,520 --> 00:29:21,640 And actually from here, 647 00:29:21,720 --> 00:29:23,520 it's so high you can see the other side of the island, 648 00:29:23,600 --> 00:29:24,920 the west coast as well. 649 00:29:25,000 --> 00:29:27,240 You have also very good view of the fortification. 650 00:29:27,320 --> 00:29:29,800 I mean, people chose this place to create the castle 651 00:29:29,880 --> 00:29:32,400 because it had the natural fortification, 652 00:29:32,480 --> 00:29:34,960 these very high tall rocks. 653 00:29:36,480 --> 00:29:39,440 It was easy to fortress this location. 654 00:29:39,520 --> 00:29:41,400 Wow, look at this. 655 00:29:41,480 --> 00:29:42,560 Yeah. 656 00:29:44,760 --> 00:29:48,640 What a fitting way to end what was an eventful, but long hike. 657 00:29:48,720 --> 00:29:49,680 From the lookout 658 00:29:49,760 --> 00:29:52,560 you could see just a fraction of the scale of development 659 00:29:52,640 --> 00:29:55,880 that has gone into turning the island into a bread basket 660 00:29:55,960 --> 00:29:57,000 for the region. 661 00:29:57,080 --> 00:29:58,080 Thanks to Olga, 662 00:29:58,160 --> 00:30:00,120 I now have a great appreciation 663 00:30:00,200 --> 00:30:03,600 of just how advanced the people of Andros were 664 00:30:03,680 --> 00:30:06,640 and also how much effort was put into the construction 665 00:30:06,720 --> 00:30:08,680 of the agricultural industry. 666 00:30:08,760 --> 00:30:12,080 Just like my effort on today's hike was rewarded with these views, 667 00:30:12,160 --> 00:30:13,920 the toil of the Andriots has given them 668 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:16,320 the fortunate island we see today. 669 00:30:43,800 --> 00:30:44,920 Now, I'd like to smile, 670 00:30:45,000 --> 00:30:47,280 but I can't because I'm absolutely hammered. 671 00:30:47,360 --> 00:30:49,080 After eight hours of walking 672 00:30:49,160 --> 00:30:50,920 through this island with Olga 673 00:30:51,000 --> 00:30:53,720 and going up the castle through these walks, 674 00:30:53,800 --> 00:30:56,080 down the valley, through rivers, 675 00:30:56,160 --> 00:30:59,560 my shoulder hurts, my back hurts, my knees jarred. 676 00:30:59,640 --> 00:31:03,280 And we are meeting Mia Zoi down here because there's a local fable, 677 00:31:03,360 --> 00:31:06,720 and before I talk about the local fable, I love history. 678 00:31:06,800 --> 00:31:08,960 You know, that's why we go up to things like that 679 00:31:09,040 --> 00:31:11,760 and that's why we do all this work that we do. 680 00:31:11,840 --> 00:31:14,520 But the other thing I love is mythology. 681 00:31:14,600 --> 00:31:16,560 I love Zeus, titans. 682 00:31:16,640 --> 00:31:17,720 I love all that stuff 683 00:31:17,800 --> 00:31:21,360 because there's so much work involved in creating these stories 684 00:31:21,440 --> 00:31:25,200 in pagan days before Christ 3,000, 4,000 years ago. 685 00:31:26,440 --> 00:31:27,720 But these local myths, 686 00:31:27,800 --> 00:31:30,720 these local fables like Tis Grias to Pidima 687 00:31:30,800 --> 00:31:32,360 and that's what this beach is called, 688 00:31:32,440 --> 00:31:34,160 it's the leap of the old lady. 689 00:31:34,240 --> 00:31:37,920 And apparently she was up there in the castle, 690 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:41,520 she opened the doors to the Ottomans, let them in. 691 00:31:41,600 --> 00:31:43,520 She felt really bad 'cause it got attacked, 692 00:31:43,600 --> 00:31:47,680 and then she jumped from up there all the way down to this spot. 693 00:31:47,760 --> 00:31:51,920 She must have had wings, jumped in the water, died and petrified, 694 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:53,720 and that's why that rock apparently looks like 695 00:31:53,800 --> 00:31:55,320 an old lady with a scarf on. 696 00:31:55,400 --> 00:31:57,080 Can you see that? Well, I can't. 697 00:31:57,160 --> 00:32:00,240 Anyway, that's why I'm not a fan of the fables, 698 00:32:00,320 --> 00:32:01,840 the ones that are local to an island, 699 00:32:01,920 --> 00:32:03,840 because I've heard this before in Kythnos. 700 00:32:03,920 --> 00:32:05,880 Anyway, I'm gonna walk down. 701 00:32:05,960 --> 00:32:08,640 It's gonna be sort of a walk down and maybe get in for a swim 702 00:32:08,720 --> 00:32:10,640 and go back home to Mia Zoi. 703 00:32:16,760 --> 00:32:18,440 By the way, it's your birthday today. 704 00:32:20,480 --> 00:32:24,760 I didn't need to be reminded that today my body was another year older 705 00:32:24,840 --> 00:32:27,400 and on the wrong side of its physical peak. 706 00:32:27,480 --> 00:32:30,120 Celebrating was the last thing on my mind. 707 00:32:30,200 --> 00:32:34,320 I just wanted to stick my feet in the beautiful Aegean Sea. 708 00:32:34,400 --> 00:32:37,240 Swimming seemed like more physical work. 709 00:32:37,320 --> 00:32:39,480 Oh. Oh, that's good. 710 00:32:41,080 --> 00:32:44,920 Normally, I would've stripped off and swam back to Mia Zoi, 711 00:32:45,000 --> 00:32:47,120 so clearly I was exhausted, 712 00:32:47,200 --> 00:32:50,720 but that cold water lapping against my aching legs 713 00:32:50,800 --> 00:32:51,920 was a godsend. 714 00:32:53,040 --> 00:32:54,080 Come and get me. 715 00:32:58,240 --> 00:32:59,280 Come and get me. 716 00:33:00,760 --> 00:33:03,320 Thankfully, captain was keeping an eye out for me 717 00:33:03,400 --> 00:33:06,040 and saw me hobbling down to the water's edge. 718 00:33:06,120 --> 00:33:08,800 A simple hand signal, and he was on his way over. 719 00:33:08,880 --> 00:33:11,840 (GROOVY MUSIC) 720 00:33:18,160 --> 00:33:20,680 If there was one thing that was going to reenergise me, 721 00:33:20,760 --> 00:33:26,520 it was the rumble of Mia Zoi's twin 2,800 horsepower MTU engines. 722 00:33:26,600 --> 00:33:28,160 There's something about that sound 723 00:33:28,240 --> 00:33:30,280 and having the rush of the wind and water 724 00:33:30,360 --> 00:33:32,160 that brings me back to life, 725 00:33:32,240 --> 00:33:34,600 even after the roughest of days. 726 00:33:34,680 --> 00:33:38,560 We motored quickly around the coast taking advantage of the calm sea. 727 00:33:38,640 --> 00:33:40,600 This part of the island is quite arid 728 00:33:40,680 --> 00:33:43,800 with few beaches and several rocky alcoves. 729 00:33:43,880 --> 00:33:45,560 It looks rugged and exposed, 730 00:33:45,640 --> 00:33:47,880 and with very few places to safely anchor, 731 00:33:47,960 --> 00:33:48,920 you can understand 732 00:33:49,000 --> 00:33:51,640 why there are no major settlements here. 733 00:33:51,720 --> 00:33:54,640 I love sharing with you all the unique things 734 00:33:54,720 --> 00:33:56,880 about the various islands that we go through, 735 00:33:56,960 --> 00:33:59,520 but there are some places that you'll never ever get to 736 00:33:59,600 --> 00:34:01,080 unless you've got a boat. 737 00:34:01,160 --> 00:34:02,480 So, I had to stop here 738 00:34:02,560 --> 00:34:05,960 and show you this wonderful south coast of Andros. 739 00:34:06,040 --> 00:34:07,360 The water mills are down there. 740 00:34:07,440 --> 00:34:10,160 How they got down here and built them, I have no idea. 741 00:34:10,240 --> 00:34:12,720 But what I really wanted to show you was what's up here, 742 00:34:12,800 --> 00:34:16,040 and it's typical of many Cycladic islands, 743 00:34:16,120 --> 00:34:18,080 but no more prevalent than here. 744 00:34:18,160 --> 00:34:21,960 These beautiful boundary walls that have this orthostats, 745 00:34:22,040 --> 00:34:25,800 this vertical piece of schist every couple of metres. 746 00:34:25,880 --> 00:34:28,160 My good friend Nigel McGilchrist says 747 00:34:28,240 --> 00:34:31,880 they look like loose linked necklaces or teeth 748 00:34:31,960 --> 00:34:35,280 'cause the sun shines off the orthostats 749 00:34:35,360 --> 00:34:38,160 and it's a really picturesque look. 750 00:34:38,240 --> 00:34:39,360 Something different, anyway. 751 00:34:41,440 --> 00:34:42,520 It's just wow. 752 00:34:45,840 --> 00:34:49,960 To put the extensive system of walls and terracing into context, 753 00:34:50,040 --> 00:34:55,720 it took my grandfather 13 years to build a 6ft-high stone wall 754 00:34:55,800 --> 00:34:58,160 around his quarter acre garden, 755 00:34:58,240 --> 00:35:00,680 and that was just to keep the animals out. 756 00:35:00,760 --> 00:35:03,520 Here, there are several kilometres of stonework. 757 00:35:03,600 --> 00:35:05,120 It would've taken many generations 758 00:35:05,200 --> 00:35:08,240 to put each one of these rocks in place. 759 00:35:08,320 --> 00:35:09,320 On a normal day, 760 00:35:09,400 --> 00:35:12,880 these remote beaches afford plenty of privacy. 761 00:35:12,960 --> 00:35:15,120 So, we left the nudists to enjoy the sun 762 00:35:15,200 --> 00:35:17,360 and made our way further around the coast 763 00:35:17,440 --> 00:35:19,680 to one of the best beaches on the island, 764 00:35:19,760 --> 00:35:21,760 one where the people are clothed. 765 00:35:21,840 --> 00:35:25,480 Andros is renowned, like Chios and Nousas 766 00:35:25,560 --> 00:35:30,080 for its history of 250 years in the maritime industry. 767 00:35:31,440 --> 00:35:33,600 But there's more history to Andros 768 00:35:33,680 --> 00:35:37,680 than just the maritime industry of the last couple of 100 years. 769 00:35:37,760 --> 00:35:39,920 If you travel along the west coast, 770 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:44,040 there is a treasure trove of ancient settlements 771 00:35:44,120 --> 00:35:48,040 from 6,000 years ago, right through to 1,000 years ago. 772 00:35:48,120 --> 00:35:52,760 There's Zorkila, there's Ypsili, there's Palaiopoli, there's Zagora, 773 00:35:52,840 --> 00:35:57,120 all wonderful settlements, but there's really not a lot to see. 774 00:35:57,200 --> 00:35:59,600 You're probably better off spending 4 euro 775 00:35:59,680 --> 00:36:01,280 and going to the archaeological museum 776 00:36:01,360 --> 00:36:02,560 in Chora. 777 00:36:02,640 --> 00:36:05,600 For me, travelling up this beautiful coast, 778 00:36:05,680 --> 00:36:07,240 I think we need to explore 779 00:36:07,320 --> 00:36:10,280 the beautiful beaches like Apothikes, 780 00:36:10,360 --> 00:36:12,360 and every beach is different. 781 00:36:12,440 --> 00:36:15,720 Some you can get to by car, some you can only walk down to, 782 00:36:15,800 --> 00:36:17,240 some you can only get to by boat. 783 00:36:17,320 --> 00:36:20,800 Some are abandoned and you can go bathing naked. 784 00:36:20,880 --> 00:36:21,960 Not for me. 785 00:36:22,040 --> 00:36:25,440 And there are some that have got organised beaches with beautiful 786 00:36:25,520 --> 00:36:28,200 (SPEAKS GREEK) as we say in Greek. 787 00:36:28,280 --> 00:36:30,480 So, I think this is my swim time. 788 00:36:34,320 --> 00:36:35,440 Looks great out there. 789 00:36:41,520 --> 00:36:42,640 The good news is 790 00:36:42,720 --> 00:36:45,280 most of the beaches are accessible by car. 791 00:36:45,360 --> 00:36:48,240 The roads might be a bit steep and bumpy, 792 00:36:48,320 --> 00:36:50,680 but rest assured it's worth the effort. 793 00:36:50,760 --> 00:36:53,520 You can also be confident of getting a parking spot 794 00:36:53,600 --> 00:36:56,480 because I can't imagine any of these hidden gems 795 00:36:56,560 --> 00:36:57,640 ever getting crowded. 796 00:36:59,520 --> 00:37:03,120 Andros seems to have two very different personalities. 797 00:37:03,200 --> 00:37:05,640 The west coast is dry and brown. 798 00:37:05,720 --> 00:37:08,280 However, across the majority of Andros, 799 00:37:08,360 --> 00:37:10,160 the land is green and luscious, 800 00:37:10,240 --> 00:37:12,800 more like the sporadic islands to the north 801 00:37:12,880 --> 00:37:16,000 and many of the Ionian Islands to the west of the mainland. 802 00:37:16,080 --> 00:37:18,280 This is what's wonderful about Greece. 803 00:37:18,360 --> 00:37:21,280 There are so many diverse environmental conditions 804 00:37:21,360 --> 00:37:23,520 that create varying microclimates 805 00:37:23,600 --> 00:37:26,040 and subsequently the different characteristics 806 00:37:26,120 --> 00:37:27,440 of each island. 807 00:37:27,520 --> 00:37:28,960 While there are plenty of similarities 808 00:37:29,040 --> 00:37:32,840 within the island groups, no two places are ever the same. 809 00:37:32,920 --> 00:37:34,920 This goes not only for the landscapes, 810 00:37:35,000 --> 00:37:36,440 but the culture too. 811 00:37:36,520 --> 00:37:38,840 On the surface, they may appear alike. 812 00:37:38,920 --> 00:37:40,000 Dig a little deeper 813 00:37:40,080 --> 00:37:43,480 and you'll find the quirks that make them all very unique. 814 00:37:43,560 --> 00:37:46,520 Captions edited by Ai-Media ai-media.tv 815 00:38:01,480 --> 00:38:02,840 To celebrate my birthday, 816 00:38:02,920 --> 00:38:04,280 captain Yani and the crew 817 00:38:04,360 --> 00:38:06,320 wanted to take me to a special tavern, 818 00:38:06,400 --> 00:38:08,800 so we motored halfway up the western coast 819 00:38:08,880 --> 00:38:11,280 to the portside village of Batsi. 820 00:38:11,360 --> 00:38:14,240 The cruise takes you past mountainous landscapes 821 00:38:14,320 --> 00:38:17,800 along a stretch of coast that's fairly uninhabited, 822 00:38:17,880 --> 00:38:19,280 but rounding a headland, 823 00:38:19,360 --> 00:38:21,160 the wide harbour opens up 824 00:38:21,240 --> 00:38:25,160 and you're confronted with views of the expansive port's village. 825 00:38:25,240 --> 00:38:28,080 It's picture perfect for a celebration like this. 826 00:38:29,920 --> 00:38:31,240 Outside of Chora, 827 00:38:31,320 --> 00:38:34,680 Batsi is the next port of call for tourists visiting Andros. 828 00:38:34,760 --> 00:38:37,480 It has similar architecture and energy to the capitol, 829 00:38:37,560 --> 00:38:39,400 just scaled down a little bit. 830 00:38:39,480 --> 00:38:41,800 The round harbour and protected water 831 00:38:41,880 --> 00:38:44,480 made this the perfect place for a fishing village. 832 00:38:44,560 --> 00:38:45,800 And from humble beginnings, 833 00:38:45,880 --> 00:38:49,080 it grew to the affluent and pretty town you see today. 834 00:38:51,200 --> 00:38:54,920 Despite there being thousands of tourists coming here every year, 835 00:38:55,000 --> 00:38:58,400 there's still that sleepy fishing village atmosphere. 836 00:38:58,480 --> 00:39:00,600 It has views, waterside restaurants 837 00:39:00,680 --> 00:39:03,720 and nearby beaches that rival the best you'll find anywhere. 838 00:39:03,800 --> 00:39:08,200 Yet Batsi remains a place that only those in the know come to. 839 00:39:08,280 --> 00:39:10,480 Captain and Kyriako fall into that category, 840 00:39:10,560 --> 00:39:11,960 hence knowing exactly 841 00:39:12,040 --> 00:39:13,840 where we should be dining that night. 842 00:39:13,920 --> 00:39:16,440 But before any celebrations got underway, 843 00:39:16,520 --> 00:39:19,720 I spent that late afternoon walking around the port, 844 00:39:19,800 --> 00:39:21,960 taking in the stunning sunset. 845 00:39:22,040 --> 00:39:23,400 No matter how old I get, 846 00:39:23,480 --> 00:39:26,560 I'll never stop appreciating the beauty of that golden light. 847 00:39:44,800 --> 00:39:47,120 Yamas! Yamas! Yamas! 848 00:39:47,200 --> 00:39:49,120 There's no better birthday, sir. 849 00:39:51,360 --> 00:39:52,520 No better birthday, sir. 850 00:39:55,280 --> 00:39:56,240 I've often said that 851 00:39:56,320 --> 00:39:58,400 it's not so much the place you're in, 852 00:39:58,480 --> 00:40:01,800 but the people you're there with that matters most. 853 00:40:01,880 --> 00:40:02,920 In this instance, 854 00:40:03,000 --> 00:40:05,920 I was blessed with not only beautiful surroundings, 855 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:09,080 but more importantly people that are special to me. 856 00:40:09,160 --> 00:40:12,440 It's these experiences that become the most memorable, 857 00:40:12,520 --> 00:40:16,280 not the expensive meal or the luxurious surrounds, 858 00:40:16,360 --> 00:40:20,440 but the intimacy of spending time with friends and family 859 00:40:20,520 --> 00:40:23,880 sharing laughs and being in that moment. 860 00:40:23,960 --> 00:40:25,920 To cap off our fantastic night, 861 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:28,880 captain and Kyriako put on a firework show, 862 00:40:28,960 --> 00:40:31,280 and I needed that little extra spark, 863 00:40:31,360 --> 00:40:33,320 as this was the first birthday 864 00:40:33,400 --> 00:40:36,760 Helen had missed in 33 years of wedded bliss. 865 00:40:38,920 --> 00:40:40,880 (BELLS TOLL) 866 00:40:43,600 --> 00:40:47,120 The tolling of the bells signalled our departure from Andros 867 00:40:47,200 --> 00:40:49,720 and arriving in neighbouring Tinos. 868 00:40:49,800 --> 00:40:51,080 We had made our way south 869 00:40:51,160 --> 00:40:52,640 just a handful of kilometres 870 00:40:52,720 --> 00:40:53,960 to an island famed 871 00:40:54,040 --> 00:40:55,960 for its religious devotees. 872 00:40:56,040 --> 00:40:58,840 It's only a couple of hours ferry ride from Piraeus, 873 00:40:58,920 --> 00:41:02,000 so it gets a lot of Athenians coming for the weekend. 874 00:41:02,080 --> 00:41:04,480 There's around 6,000 people living here, 875 00:41:04,560 --> 00:41:07,480 which is more than half the island's total population. 876 00:41:08,560 --> 00:41:10,400 Within eyesight of Mykonos, 877 00:41:10,480 --> 00:41:13,320 Greece's modern day capital of hedonism, 878 00:41:13,400 --> 00:41:16,600 Tinos couldn't be any more diametrically opposed. 879 00:41:16,680 --> 00:41:21,040 Here, they celebrate the dove with over 1,000 pigeon houses 880 00:41:21,120 --> 00:41:22,960 dotted all over the island. 881 00:41:23,040 --> 00:41:26,960 And with the third most important ecclesiastical institution 882 00:41:27,040 --> 00:41:29,000 in all of the Greek world, 883 00:41:29,080 --> 00:41:32,680 pilgrims come from everywhere to start at the port, 884 00:41:32,760 --> 00:41:36,000 crawling on their hands and knees for 500 metres 885 00:41:36,080 --> 00:41:39,600 all the way up to the church of Evangelistria, 886 00:41:39,680 --> 00:41:42,760 and yet there are more Catholics on this island 887 00:41:42,840 --> 00:41:45,000 than any other in the Aegean. 888 00:41:45,080 --> 00:41:49,840 So, when you've finished exploiting your body over in Mykonos, 889 00:41:49,920 --> 00:41:53,840 hop over to Tinos and purify the soul. 890 00:41:53,920 --> 00:41:55,360 (BELLS TOLL) 891 00:41:57,280 --> 00:41:58,880 Whether you like it or not, 892 00:41:58,960 --> 00:42:02,240 religion has largely shaped the world we live in today. 893 00:42:02,320 --> 00:42:04,000 Different faiths have had their impact 894 00:42:04,080 --> 00:42:08,600 on the way people think, behave, eat, interact, everything. 895 00:42:08,680 --> 00:42:12,600 Even the non-religious aren't immune to the influence of faith. 896 00:42:12,680 --> 00:42:16,160 Those outside the faith are always fascinated by the lengths 897 00:42:16,240 --> 00:42:20,120 at which some are willing to go in order to practice their religion. 898 00:42:20,200 --> 00:42:22,360 Take Dimitra here as an example, 899 00:42:22,440 --> 00:42:25,680 on a pilgrimage supported by her husband, Vangelis. 900 00:42:25,760 --> 00:42:27,480 And like many others before her, 901 00:42:27,560 --> 00:42:30,680 she's willing to crawl on her hands and knees 902 00:42:30,760 --> 00:42:34,600 from the port all the way up to Panagia Evangelistria. 903 00:42:34,680 --> 00:42:36,840 Even those that have no religion 904 00:42:36,920 --> 00:42:39,280 would find this incredibly empowering. 905 00:42:41,000 --> 00:42:44,120 Within the walls of the church is an important icon 906 00:42:44,200 --> 00:42:48,600 that miraculously appeared on January 30, 1823, 907 00:42:48,680 --> 00:42:52,280 after a six-month search was sparked by a dream a nun had 908 00:42:52,360 --> 00:42:54,720 about an icon buried in a field. 909 00:42:54,800 --> 00:42:57,360 Part of what made this such a powerful symbol 910 00:42:57,440 --> 00:42:59,960 is that it was discovered during an important period 911 00:43:00,040 --> 00:43:02,280 of the Greek War of Independence. 912 00:43:02,360 --> 00:43:04,640 News of this miracle spread around the country 913 00:43:04,720 --> 00:43:06,840 and inspired hope amongst the faithful. 914 00:43:06,920 --> 00:43:09,920 In many ways, it became a rallying sign. 915 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:12,480 It drew thousands of people from across the country, 916 00:43:12,560 --> 00:43:15,480 including many important figures from the revolution. 917 00:43:15,560 --> 00:43:17,720 They arrived to pay their respects to the icon 918 00:43:17,800 --> 00:43:20,120 and drew strength from the experience. 919 00:43:20,200 --> 00:43:21,520 That may well have bolstered them 920 00:43:21,600 --> 00:43:22,840 during the fight against the Ottomans. 921 00:43:22,920 --> 00:43:24,600 200 years later, 922 00:43:24,680 --> 00:43:25,640 it continues to be 923 00:43:25,720 --> 00:43:27,760 one of the most important religious sites 924 00:43:27,840 --> 00:43:28,880 in the country. 925 00:43:30,800 --> 00:43:34,200 I remember my mother talking about making her pilgrimage to Tinos. 926 00:43:34,280 --> 00:43:35,280 At the time, 927 00:43:35,360 --> 00:43:38,320 I didn't fully understand or appreciate why, 928 00:43:38,400 --> 00:43:40,320 but witnessing these people here today 929 00:43:40,400 --> 00:43:44,280 crawling such a long distance up the hill, made me emotional. 930 00:43:44,360 --> 00:43:45,520 For the first time 931 00:43:45,600 --> 00:43:48,160 I could picture my mother doing exactly the same, 932 00:43:48,240 --> 00:43:49,520 enduring the suffering 933 00:43:49,600 --> 00:43:51,320 as a means to show the sacrifice 934 00:43:51,400 --> 00:43:53,920 she was willing to make for her beliefs. 935 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:56,200 What also moved me during this experience 936 00:43:56,280 --> 00:43:59,040 was the support that Vangelis was giving his wife. 937 00:43:59,120 --> 00:44:01,760 He respected the pilgrimage she wanted to undertake, 938 00:44:01,840 --> 00:44:04,400 and showed great compassion for her experience. 939 00:44:04,480 --> 00:44:05,440 I couldn't help 940 00:44:05,520 --> 00:44:08,480 but feel a certain amount of joy from seeing Dimitra 941 00:44:08,560 --> 00:44:11,440 cover those final few metres into the church. 942 00:44:12,760 --> 00:44:14,760 In the final episode of this series, 943 00:44:14,840 --> 00:44:17,160 I'm continuing my time exploring Tinos. 944 00:44:17,240 --> 00:44:18,480 While it might be home 945 00:44:18,560 --> 00:44:21,240 to one of Greece's most important religious sites, 946 00:44:21,320 --> 00:44:24,800 there are plenty of other reasons to visit this fascinating island. 947 00:44:24,880 --> 00:44:25,920 Amongst other things, 948 00:44:26,000 --> 00:44:28,480 I'll be checking out some of its stunning beaches 949 00:44:28,560 --> 00:44:30,840 and learning about the famed dovecotes, 950 00:44:30,920 --> 00:44:31,880 as well as meeting 951 00:44:31,960 --> 00:44:33,320 a popular Greek personality 952 00:44:33,400 --> 00:44:34,360 who has found a quiet corner 953 00:44:34,440 --> 00:44:35,400 of the island 954 00:44:35,480 --> 00:44:36,720 to make her home. 955 00:44:38,360 --> 00:44:41,320 Captioned by Ai-Media ai-media.tv 76138

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