1 00:00:00,466 --> 00:00:05,100 -"Dream of Europe" is made possible by... 2 00:00:05,200 --> 00:00:07,633 -At Regent Seven Seas Cruises, 3 00:00:07,733 --> 00:00:11,400 we believe that personal space is essential 4 00:00:11,500 --> 00:00:16,233 to the luxury travel experience. 5 00:00:16,333 --> 00:00:19,900 With no more than 732 guests, 6 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:23,300 our ships allow you to explore the world 7 00:00:23,400 --> 00:00:28,200 and discover the freedom of having space at sea. 8 00:00:28,300 --> 00:00:35,433 ♪♪ 9 00:00:35,533 --> 00:00:42,600 ♪♪ 10 00:00:42,700 --> 00:00:49,800 ♪♪ 11 00:00:49,900 --> 00:00:56,966 ♪♪ 12 00:00:57,066 --> 00:00:59,733 -Custom, privately guided travel. 13 00:00:59,833 --> 00:01:03,066 Kensington -- see the world, differently. 14 00:01:03,166 --> 00:01:12,133 ♪♪ 15 00:01:12,233 --> 00:01:14,133 -I'm Kathy McCabe. 16 00:01:14,233 --> 00:01:17,766 In this series, we'll explore the stunning landscapes, 17 00:01:17,866 --> 00:01:20,100 unearth the centuries of history, 18 00:01:20,200 --> 00:01:22,600 and discover what makes Europe 19 00:01:22,700 --> 00:01:26,233 one of the most captivating continents on Earth. 20 00:01:26,333 --> 00:01:28,933 Join me as we Dream of Europe. 21 00:01:29,033 --> 00:01:38,000 ♪♪ 22 00:01:40,433 --> 00:01:43,266 Greece is nothing if not born from the sea. 23 00:01:43,366 --> 00:01:46,000 While Greece's predominantly mountainous terrain 24 00:01:46,100 --> 00:01:48,766 makes farming difficult, the country is blessed 25 00:01:48,866 --> 00:01:52,233 with a coastline of more than 10,000 miles. 26 00:01:54,066 --> 00:01:55,566 Greeks are known the world over 27 00:01:55,666 --> 00:01:57,966 for their shipping and sailing prowess, 28 00:01:58,066 --> 00:02:00,233 because to get almost anywhere in Greece, 29 00:02:00,333 --> 00:02:02,433 you need to take a boat. 30 00:02:02,533 --> 00:02:04,466 And to sail from Italy to Greece, 31 00:02:04,566 --> 00:02:08,166 I'm on a very big boat -- a cruise ship. 32 00:02:11,100 --> 00:02:13,933 Cruising provides a unique opportunity to see 33 00:02:14,033 --> 00:02:17,366 some of Greece's 6,000 islands up close. 34 00:02:17,466 --> 00:02:19,733 Yes, 6,000, 35 00:02:19,833 --> 00:02:23,533 though only 227 are inhabited. 36 00:02:23,633 --> 00:02:27,500 Sailing from Italy to Greece, we're crossing the Ionian Sea, 37 00:02:27,600 --> 00:02:29,433 headed for the Cyclades, 38 00:02:29,533 --> 00:02:32,033 famous for their white-and-blue architecture, 39 00:02:32,133 --> 00:02:33,800 sandy beaches, 40 00:02:33,900 --> 00:02:36,433 and traditional Greek delicacies. 41 00:02:38,500 --> 00:02:42,500 Since cruise ships average 20 to 25 miles per hour, 42 00:02:42,600 --> 00:02:45,033 this isn't the fastest way to get there, 43 00:02:45,133 --> 00:02:47,000 but maybe the most scenic. 44 00:02:47,100 --> 00:02:48,200 Wow! 45 00:02:48,300 --> 00:02:49,900 While the passengers are having fun... 46 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,600 Oh, look over there. 47 00:02:51,700 --> 00:02:53,333 ...the crew is hard at work 48 00:02:53,433 --> 00:02:56,766 getting us to our destination, Santorini. 49 00:02:59,466 --> 00:03:03,133 Although Greece has more than 300 days of sunshine a year, 50 00:03:03,233 --> 00:03:05,700 wind can be a factor. 51 00:03:05,800 --> 00:03:10,800 -Tomorrow we'll arrive from 7:00 to 22:00. 52 00:03:10,900 --> 00:03:12,800 From 7:00 tomorrow. 53 00:03:12,900 --> 00:03:16,133 -I stop in to see Captain Felice Patruno 54 00:03:16,233 --> 00:03:18,733 to check on the progress of our journey. 55 00:03:18,833 --> 00:03:21,266 Okay, so there's no problem getting into Santorini? 56 00:03:21,366 --> 00:03:24,066 -So far, the weather look is very nice. 57 00:03:24,166 --> 00:03:27,200 -Very calm. -Smooth seas. 58 00:03:27,300 --> 00:03:28,933 -I have good weather karma. 59 00:03:29,033 --> 00:03:31,633 -Just use the same karma. -I am. 60 00:03:31,733 --> 00:03:33,500 -You have to work with Mother Nature. 61 00:03:33,600 --> 00:03:36,700 That I was taught by my mentors. 62 00:03:39,766 --> 00:03:42,533 -The meltemi wind, a strong northerly wind 63 00:03:42,633 --> 00:03:44,666 that cools the island of Santorini, 64 00:03:44,766 --> 00:03:47,500 can make docking a cruise ship a challenge. 65 00:03:47,600 --> 00:03:51,466 But Captain Patruno successfully navigates the wind, 66 00:03:51,566 --> 00:03:55,366 and I'm off the ship to explore the island's sandy beaches 67 00:03:55,466 --> 00:03:57,966 and iconic whitewashed buildings. 68 00:03:58,066 --> 00:04:05,866 ♪♪ 69 00:04:05,966 --> 00:04:07,966 It's Marvel. Marvel's on Santorini. 70 00:04:08,066 --> 00:04:09,933 [ Smooches ] 71 00:04:14,033 --> 00:04:16,400 On the sun-kissed island of Santorini, 72 00:04:16,500 --> 00:04:20,166 the wine flows as freely as the Aegean Sea. 73 00:04:20,266 --> 00:04:23,033 This island's wine is not just a drink, 74 00:04:23,133 --> 00:04:26,233 it's an experience bursting with rich history 75 00:04:26,333 --> 00:04:29,233 and unique flavors. 76 00:04:29,333 --> 00:04:30,966 -[ Speaking Greek ] 77 00:04:34,566 --> 00:04:39,400 -Apostolos Mountrichas founded Anhydrous Winery in 2012 78 00:04:39,500 --> 00:04:42,666 after he fell in love with this beautiful island. 79 00:04:42,766 --> 00:04:45,266 He experiments with ancient techniques 80 00:04:45,366 --> 00:04:47,066 to create modern wines 81 00:04:47,166 --> 00:04:50,066 that capture the pure essence of Santorini. 82 00:04:50,166 --> 00:04:56,966 ♪♪ 83 00:04:57,066 --> 00:05:00,366 Why did you choose Santorini to make wine? 84 00:05:18,666 --> 00:05:21,700 Can you explain what's unique about it? 85 00:05:51,033 --> 00:05:53,966 You can feel the water in the air. 86 00:06:06,933 --> 00:06:08,733 So I've been looking at this wine. 87 00:06:08,833 --> 00:06:11,900 What is this wine, and how do you make it? 88 00:06:34,833 --> 00:06:36,200 It's you. -Yes. 89 00:06:36,300 --> 00:06:37,633 -Okay. -I. 90 00:06:37,733 --> 00:06:40,233 -So I have to try it. And what do we say in Greece? 91 00:06:40,333 --> 00:06:42,300 -Yamas. -Yamas. 92 00:06:45,800 --> 00:06:48,433 Oh, that's very nice! 93 00:06:48,533 --> 00:06:50,933 And your wine is the color of the sun. 94 00:06:51,033 --> 00:06:52,666 -Yes. 95 00:06:57,866 --> 00:06:59,500 -It's beautiful. Beautiful. 96 00:07:02,366 --> 00:07:05,466 While the wine often takes the spotlight on this island, 97 00:07:05,566 --> 00:07:08,633 Santorini is also known for its tomatoes. 98 00:07:08,733 --> 00:07:11,966 They are small in size, with a hard peel, 99 00:07:12,066 --> 00:07:14,700 juicy flesh, and sweet flavor, 100 00:07:14,800 --> 00:07:17,400 making a perfect tomato paste. 101 00:07:17,500 --> 00:07:19,800 The secret to their unique taste? 102 00:07:19,900 --> 00:07:23,100 Santorini's arid yet rich volcanic soil. 103 00:07:23,200 --> 00:07:27,200 Today I'm visiting Santorini's Tomato Museum. 104 00:07:27,300 --> 00:07:29,666 I'd love to know more about your family 105 00:07:29,766 --> 00:07:33,566 and their connection to the tomato industry. 106 00:07:35,900 --> 00:07:39,966 -The first factory for tomato was 1922 by our grandfather. 107 00:07:40,066 --> 00:07:42,166 -Mm! -At the peak, there were nine 108 00:07:42,266 --> 00:07:45,133 tomato-paste factories that were running on the island. 109 00:07:45,233 --> 00:07:47,500 The tomatoes were coming by donkeys. 110 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:51,366 They would walk all the way from the field to the factory, 111 00:07:51,466 --> 00:07:53,966 the tomatoes on the donkey, then the producer 112 00:07:54,066 --> 00:07:56,800 barefoot on the street. -Wow. 113 00:07:56,900 --> 00:07:59,500 -In Santorini, everyone has a member of the family 114 00:07:59,600 --> 00:08:01,833 that used to work for this factory. 115 00:08:01,933 --> 00:08:03,033 -It was very important. 116 00:08:03,133 --> 00:08:05,066 -It was lifeblood of Santorini. 117 00:08:07,233 --> 00:08:09,733 -The two products that are so famous from Santorini 118 00:08:09,833 --> 00:08:11,733 are the wine and the tomatoes. 119 00:08:11,833 --> 00:08:13,633 -The one thing that unites them 120 00:08:13,733 --> 00:08:18,966 is this special taste of volcanic soil built in. 121 00:08:19,066 --> 00:08:22,000 That makes it so different and special. 122 00:08:22,100 --> 00:08:24,633 -So what does a Santorini tomato taste like? 123 00:08:24,733 --> 00:08:27,600 -It tastes like...heaven! 124 00:08:27,700 --> 00:08:30,266 [ Both laugh ] 125 00:08:30,366 --> 00:08:32,266 -So this is the tomato juice? 126 00:08:32,366 --> 00:08:36,600 -Here's the richest tomato of the world. 127 00:08:36,700 --> 00:08:38,233 -Smells good. 128 00:08:38,333 --> 00:08:39,966 Very tomatoey. 129 00:08:41,900 --> 00:08:45,333 -It has lycopene. It's good for blood pressure. 130 00:08:45,433 --> 00:08:46,766 -Mmm! -It's good for the heart. 131 00:08:46,866 --> 00:08:48,466 -It's the best tomato juice I've ever had. 132 00:08:48,566 --> 00:08:51,433 It's incredible. So Bloody Marys every day. 133 00:08:51,533 --> 00:08:52,966 -Cheers. -Cheers. 134 00:08:53,066 --> 00:08:56,966 ♪♪ 135 00:08:57,066 --> 00:08:58,833 It's time to get back on the ship 136 00:08:58,933 --> 00:09:01,266 to continue our journey to Athens. 137 00:09:01,366 --> 00:09:05,066 A stop in Athens not only means that I can explore the city, 138 00:09:05,166 --> 00:09:07,833 but also the nearby Saronic Islands 139 00:09:07,933 --> 00:09:10,500 that are like a second home to Athenians. 140 00:09:10,600 --> 00:09:14,966 Most are reachable within an hour or two ferry ride. 141 00:09:15,066 --> 00:09:17,466 Today I'm heading to Aegina, 142 00:09:17,566 --> 00:09:21,100 about 45 minutes from Athens by ferry. 143 00:09:21,200 --> 00:09:24,333 The island is not only known for its stunning landscapes 144 00:09:24,433 --> 00:09:26,866 and rich history, but is also famed 145 00:09:26,966 --> 00:09:30,466 for its delicious pistachios. 146 00:09:30,566 --> 00:09:33,066 -Try some of our pistachios. 147 00:09:33,166 --> 00:09:35,033 This is from our farm. 148 00:09:35,133 --> 00:09:38,800 -These little green gems are a must-try here. 149 00:09:38,900 --> 00:09:40,533 Do you know how much I love pistachios? 150 00:09:40,633 --> 00:09:41,633 -Yes? 151 00:09:41,733 --> 00:09:43,166 -I've been dreaming about this day. 152 00:09:43,266 --> 00:09:44,766 -Yes? -Because this island is 153 00:09:44,866 --> 00:09:46,300 so famous for them. 154 00:09:46,400 --> 00:09:48,533 -This is paradise of pistachio. 155 00:09:48,633 --> 00:09:53,066 I will give you to try everything with pistachios. 156 00:09:53,166 --> 00:09:54,366 Okay? -It's a dream. 157 00:09:54,466 --> 00:09:55,666 -Let's go? -Let's go in. 158 00:09:55,766 --> 00:09:58,100 -Let's go. -Katerina Mourtzis runs 159 00:09:58,200 --> 00:10:01,866 the famous Mourtzis pistachio farm and sweet shop, 160 00:10:01,966 --> 00:10:07,033 whose pistachio products range from savory to sweet. 161 00:10:07,133 --> 00:10:08,900 What do we start with? 162 00:10:09,000 --> 00:10:11,833 -So I think that you have to try some baklava first. 163 00:10:11,933 --> 00:10:13,733 -Okay. Sign me up. 164 00:10:13,833 --> 00:10:16,366 -Okay. -Ooh, look. It moves. 165 00:10:16,466 --> 00:10:18,166 -Let's do it. -Wow! 166 00:10:18,266 --> 00:10:20,333 -Opa. -"Opa," is right. 167 00:10:20,433 --> 00:10:22,333 -"Opa" is very Greek. -Opa! 168 00:10:22,433 --> 00:10:24,200 -This is our baklava. 169 00:10:24,300 --> 00:10:27,433 -I will feel like I'm in Greece with some pistachios. 170 00:10:27,533 --> 00:10:31,400 -Yes. You are. -All right, I'm gonna try it. 171 00:10:31,500 --> 00:10:34,200 Oh, my God. Very good. 172 00:10:34,300 --> 00:10:37,100 -A fresh layer of phyllo. -Mmm. Very light. 173 00:10:37,200 --> 00:10:38,866 -And the rest is pistachio... -Oh, my God. 174 00:10:38,966 --> 00:10:40,333 It's, like, all pistachio. -...or sugar. 175 00:10:40,433 --> 00:10:42,733 There are family recipes 176 00:10:42,833 --> 00:10:46,266 that my mother start to make it from her mother. 177 00:10:46,366 --> 00:10:47,933 -This pistachio tastes different 178 00:10:48,033 --> 00:10:50,033 than any I've ever had. -Yes. 179 00:10:50,133 --> 00:10:51,700 -It's much -- what's the difference? 180 00:10:51,800 --> 00:10:55,800 -Here, the pistachio is sweeter than the other. 181 00:10:55,900 --> 00:10:58,100 -Oh, that's what it is. -It's the ground... 182 00:10:58,200 --> 00:10:59,533 -Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. -...and the climate 183 00:10:59,633 --> 00:11:02,400 that makes that very sweet. -Mmm! 184 00:11:02,500 --> 00:11:05,733 -Now, that's why you say, "pistachio of Aegina." 185 00:11:05,833 --> 00:11:06,966 -Aegina. -You don't say, 186 00:11:07,066 --> 00:11:08,633 "pistachio of Greece." 187 00:11:08,733 --> 00:11:11,133 -Now, to be sure, I need to try a few more. 188 00:11:11,233 --> 00:11:13,600 -Okay, let's do it. 189 00:11:13,700 --> 00:11:15,433 -How about the cream? -Pistachio cream. 190 00:11:15,533 --> 00:11:17,000 -Yeah. -Yes. 191 00:11:17,100 --> 00:11:18,500 -That's a wonderful thing, too. -Yes. 192 00:11:18,600 --> 00:11:21,000 -You know, you can buy it in a bottle and bring it home. 193 00:11:21,100 --> 00:11:23,700 -Okay. Thank you. -Okay. 194 00:11:23,800 --> 00:11:26,566 So, this is pistachio cream on top of -- 195 00:11:26,666 --> 00:11:29,766 is that phyllo dough? -Yes. Yes. 196 00:11:29,866 --> 00:11:31,633 Let's do it. 197 00:11:31,733 --> 00:11:33,566 -Mmm. The cream is incredible. 198 00:11:33,666 --> 00:11:34,900 -Yes. 199 00:11:36,700 --> 00:11:38,266 -You see how I'm licking the spoon? 200 00:11:38,366 --> 00:11:40,900 -[ Laughs ] -And you make candy? 201 00:11:41,000 --> 00:11:42,600 -Yes, we make candy. 202 00:11:42,700 --> 00:11:46,000 Here we have fistikato. -Fistikato. 203 00:11:46,100 --> 00:11:48,300 -That means that it's made of pistachios... 204 00:11:48,400 --> 00:11:51,733 -Okay. -...with liqueur and sugar. 205 00:11:51,833 --> 00:11:55,000 -Kind of like a rum ball, but... [ Both laugh ] 206 00:11:55,100 --> 00:11:57,366 -It's the most traditional sweet. 207 00:11:57,466 --> 00:11:59,500 -Look at it. You see the sugar on it. 208 00:11:59,600 --> 00:12:02,100 -Yes. When we have weddings, 209 00:12:02,200 --> 00:12:05,100 or baptized, we use that as a sweet. 210 00:12:05,200 --> 00:12:06,800 -Mmm. 211 00:12:09,333 --> 00:12:11,333 It's perfect for the end of the dinner, 212 00:12:11,433 --> 00:12:14,000 end of celebration. -Yes. Kathy... 213 00:12:14,133 --> 00:12:15,633 -Uh-huh. -...I want to introduce you 214 00:12:15,733 --> 00:12:17,166 my father... -Yes. 215 00:12:17,266 --> 00:12:18,966 -...to see our farm, okay? 216 00:12:19,066 --> 00:12:20,600 -Oh, where all the pistachios come from. 217 00:12:20,700 --> 00:12:22,366 -Yes. 218 00:12:22,466 --> 00:12:25,600 ♪♪ 219 00:12:25,700 --> 00:12:30,433 -These beautiful trees produce incredible pistachios. 220 00:12:30,533 --> 00:12:33,933 -[ Speaking Greek ] 221 00:12:34,033 --> 00:12:35,200 -They're just little ones. 222 00:12:35,300 --> 00:12:37,466 And how much longer do they have to grow? 223 00:12:41,666 --> 00:12:43,600 And then when do you harvest? 224 00:12:53,466 --> 00:12:55,700 These will be incredible at the end of the summer. 225 00:12:55,800 --> 00:12:57,800 They'll be ready to be harvested. 226 00:13:00,100 --> 00:13:03,500 And how many pistachios does one tree produce? 227 00:13:05,033 --> 00:13:08,100 That's pretty good. 228 00:13:08,200 --> 00:13:10,633 How long have you been growing pistachios? 229 00:13:32,933 --> 00:13:36,133 What I love is your whole family is involved 230 00:13:36,233 --> 00:13:37,900 with the business. 231 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:40,633 And I got to taste everything, and I loved it. 232 00:13:40,733 --> 00:13:43,066 -Thank you. -Baklava with the pistachio 233 00:13:43,166 --> 00:13:47,600 cream on top -- I will dream of it every night. 234 00:13:47,700 --> 00:13:49,633 [ Both laugh ] 235 00:13:49,733 --> 00:13:56,800 ♪♪ 236 00:13:56,900 --> 00:14:01,033 Vrouva Farm is a heartwarming haven on the island of Aegina 237 00:14:01,133 --> 00:14:03,700 for abused and abandoned animals. 238 00:14:03,800 --> 00:14:07,333 Started in 2011 by Alexia Papagianni, 239 00:14:07,433 --> 00:14:10,433 this sanctuary is home to a delightful array 240 00:14:10,533 --> 00:14:15,500 of four-legged creatures -- dogs, cats, pigs, donkeys, 241 00:14:15,600 --> 00:14:18,733 and even a cow named Hope. 242 00:14:18,833 --> 00:14:21,100 How many animals and what kinds do you have? 243 00:14:21,200 --> 00:14:25,333 -Well, we have about 130, 140 animals. 244 00:14:25,433 --> 00:14:27,266 -Wow! -And our focus is primarily 245 00:14:27,366 --> 00:14:31,133 farm animals, so equines and goats 246 00:14:31,233 --> 00:14:33,133 and sheep and chickens. 247 00:14:33,233 --> 00:14:35,700 We have two beautiful pigs and, you know, 248 00:14:35,800 --> 00:14:37,733 even some cats and dogs. 249 00:14:37,833 --> 00:14:41,900 We do our best to try and make this place into a home 250 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:45,633 for as many abandoned, abused, neglected animals as we can. 251 00:14:45,733 --> 00:14:48,066 -Did you always love animals? -Yeah. 252 00:14:48,166 --> 00:14:49,966 You know, we animal people were born this way. 253 00:14:50,066 --> 00:14:51,200 -Yeah. Yeah. 254 00:14:51,300 --> 00:14:52,366 -And we recognize each other. 255 00:14:52,466 --> 00:14:53,933 -We do. We do. -Yeah, yeah, yeah. 256 00:14:54,033 --> 00:14:56,766 -Yeah. I think it's a beautiful thing to do. 257 00:14:56,866 --> 00:14:58,166 -Thank you. 258 00:14:58,266 --> 00:14:59,900 -And what have you learned doing this? 259 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:02,733 -Uh, that love is the most important thing 260 00:15:02,833 --> 00:15:05,500 and that miracles happen. 261 00:15:05,600 --> 00:15:07,433 -[ Voice breaking ] It's really beautiful. 262 00:15:07,533 --> 00:15:08,966 This really touches my heart. -Yeah. 263 00:15:09,066 --> 00:15:11,900 -I always thought I would love to do something like this. 264 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:14,333 -Yeah. You know, by giving to the animals. 265 00:15:14,433 --> 00:15:16,566 the next step is that you give to nature. 266 00:15:16,666 --> 00:15:17,966 -[ Normal voice ] Yeah. 267 00:15:18,066 --> 00:15:19,333 But don't you think you get so much back? 268 00:15:19,433 --> 00:15:21,533 -Of course you get back, but you start by giving. 269 00:15:21,633 --> 00:15:23,600 You start by caring, and you start by rescuing. 270 00:15:23,700 --> 00:15:25,433 -Yeah. -These guys, they're here, 271 00:15:25,533 --> 00:15:27,333 and they're such amazing teachers. 272 00:15:27,433 --> 00:15:29,633 -Alexia, I'm so excited to meet all of the animals. 273 00:15:29,733 --> 00:15:31,700 -Great. Let me show you. Come on. 274 00:15:33,233 --> 00:15:34,900 [ Dogs barking ] 275 00:15:35,000 --> 00:15:38,033 -It's a dog dream! Who is everybody here? 276 00:15:38,133 --> 00:15:39,566 -This is Crazy Zoe. 277 00:15:39,666 --> 00:15:42,166 -Crazy Zoe likes to jump. 278 00:15:42,266 --> 00:15:43,766 [ Laughs ] 279 00:15:43,866 --> 00:15:46,833 Oh, my God! I'm the luckiest person in the world. 280 00:15:46,933 --> 00:15:49,233 Who are you? Who are you? -This is Adoni. 281 00:15:49,333 --> 00:15:50,733 He's the best of the best. 282 00:15:50,833 --> 00:15:53,200 And this is Christopher. He's epileptic. 283 00:15:53,300 --> 00:15:56,133 -Oh. Hi, everybody. 284 00:15:56,233 --> 00:15:58,666 Well, it seems like they love the attention of visitors. 285 00:15:58,766 --> 00:16:00,333 -Yeah. And you see -- -They love people. 286 00:16:00,433 --> 00:16:02,566 -They love people. Yeah. Look at them. 287 00:16:02,666 --> 00:16:04,600 They've understood you're one of them. 288 00:16:04,700 --> 00:16:07,900 -[ Smooches ] I can't tear myself away from the dogs 289 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:10,166 because I'm practically a dog myself. 290 00:16:10,266 --> 00:16:11,933 But I know you have some other great animals. 291 00:16:12,033 --> 00:16:13,400 -Yeah. Come on. 292 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:17,266 -Okay. -This is Bebis. 293 00:16:17,366 --> 00:16:19,066 -Hi, Bebis! -This is Vaya. 294 00:16:19,166 --> 00:16:20,833 -That's a great name. [ Cow moos ] 295 00:16:20,933 --> 00:16:23,433 Oh, look, there's a cow! What's her name? 296 00:16:23,533 --> 00:16:24,633 -This is Hope. -Hope! 297 00:16:24,733 --> 00:16:28,133 -She's the first rescued cow in Greece. 298 00:16:28,233 --> 00:16:31,000 -Hi, Hope. You're beautiful. 299 00:16:31,100 --> 00:16:32,200 Can I try to give it to her? -Oh, yeah, yeah. 300 00:16:32,300 --> 00:16:34,666 There you go. -Nibble, nibble. 301 00:16:34,766 --> 00:16:37,400 Oh! Very good! -There you go. 302 00:16:37,500 --> 00:16:39,466 She has a mission in this world. 303 00:16:39,566 --> 00:16:41,600 -Oh. -She wants to tell people... 304 00:16:41,700 --> 00:16:43,900 -Mm-hmm. -...that cows are sentient beings... 305 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:45,733 -Mm. -...that they are smart, 306 00:16:45,833 --> 00:16:48,466 that they're playful, that they have emotions. 307 00:16:48,566 --> 00:16:50,433 -She's like the alpha queen. -Absolutely. 308 00:16:50,533 --> 00:16:52,466 -I can feel -- I can feel her energy. 309 00:16:52,566 --> 00:16:54,200 -Yeah. Yeah, you're an animal person, so you know. 310 00:16:54,300 --> 00:16:56,666 -Yeah. And those eyelashes. 311 00:16:56,766 --> 00:16:58,966 You know, I wish I had eyelashes like that. 312 00:16:59,066 --> 00:17:01,066 Mine are fake. [ Laughs ] 313 00:17:01,166 --> 00:17:02,933 -I would love to show you our goats. 314 00:17:03,033 --> 00:17:04,266 -Oh, I love goats. 315 00:17:04,366 --> 00:17:05,466 -They're -- They're great characters. Come on. 316 00:17:05,566 --> 00:17:06,933 -Okay, Hope, we'll be back. 317 00:17:07,033 --> 00:17:08,500 [ Hope moos ] 318 00:17:08,600 --> 00:17:11,733 [ Rooster crows, goats bleat ] 319 00:17:11,833 --> 00:17:14,233 Oh, my gosh. Look at these beautiful goats. 320 00:17:14,366 --> 00:17:16,633 -And they each have their own character. 321 00:17:16,733 --> 00:17:18,566 -Hey, goats. 322 00:17:18,666 --> 00:17:20,300 There you go. -This is Beauty. 323 00:17:20,400 --> 00:17:22,900 -Hi, Beauty. You're beautiful. 324 00:17:24,566 --> 00:17:27,133 Ooh! I got goosed by a goat. 325 00:17:27,233 --> 00:17:28,500 -That's him, that's him. 326 00:17:28,600 --> 00:17:30,266 -Oh! -He's mischievous. 327 00:17:30,366 --> 00:17:32,600 He always wants to be the center of attention. 328 00:17:32,700 --> 00:17:36,033 -I understand, I understand. 329 00:17:36,133 --> 00:17:37,433 [ Pigs grunting ] 330 00:17:37,533 --> 00:17:38,700 Oh, my God. 331 00:17:38,800 --> 00:17:40,800 That's the biggest pig I've ever seen! 332 00:17:40,900 --> 00:17:42,166 -This is Gucci. 333 00:17:42,266 --> 00:17:44,866 -Gucci! I love a good Italian name. 334 00:17:44,966 --> 00:17:46,566 I've heard pigs are very smart. 335 00:17:46,666 --> 00:17:48,033 -You know, we had a group of trainers 336 00:17:48,133 --> 00:17:49,466 and they came and trained the dogs. 337 00:17:49,566 --> 00:17:50,700 -Uh-huh. -Then they trained her, 338 00:17:50,800 --> 00:17:51,866 and she was faster. 339 00:17:51,966 --> 00:17:54,233 -Wow! -Yeah. It was very impressive. 340 00:17:54,333 --> 00:17:56,433 -And that's Suzy, right? -That's Suzy. 341 00:17:56,533 --> 00:17:57,733 -I don't want her to feel left out. 342 00:17:57,833 --> 00:17:59,866 -Sorry, Suze. 343 00:17:59,966 --> 00:18:04,233 -Sweet baby. The sweet baby, yes. 344 00:18:04,333 --> 00:18:07,400 Alexia, this has been one of the most incredible experiences 345 00:18:07,500 --> 00:18:10,033 I've had filming this television show. 346 00:18:10,133 --> 00:18:12,400 -I'm glad you enjoyed it. -It's really moved me 347 00:18:12,500 --> 00:18:15,000 to try to do more in my own world 348 00:18:15,100 --> 00:18:17,033 and my own community for animals. 349 00:18:17,133 --> 00:18:18,566 -When you say that, 350 00:18:18,666 --> 00:18:20,733 this makes all this worthwhile. -Yeah. 351 00:18:20,833 --> 00:18:24,900 -Like, if it moves everybody to do this much more... 352 00:18:25,000 --> 00:18:26,733 -Yeah, we can all do our part. 353 00:18:26,833 --> 00:18:27,966 -Thank you for coming 354 00:18:28,066 --> 00:18:29,366 and thank you for what you are doing. 355 00:18:29,466 --> 00:18:30,866 -I'll see you guys again, okay? 356 00:18:30,966 --> 00:18:32,366 We're friends now, right, Gucci? 357 00:18:32,466 --> 00:18:35,200 -Yeah. [ Gucci snorts ] 358 00:18:35,300 --> 00:18:38,533 -The island of Poros, 90 minutes from Athens, 359 00:18:38,633 --> 00:18:41,533 is famous for its aromatic lemon forest. 360 00:18:41,633 --> 00:18:44,766 The vibrant fruit is not just an ingredient, 361 00:18:44,866 --> 00:18:47,233 but a symbol of the area's heritage. 362 00:18:47,333 --> 00:18:49,600 The Vlachos family have been crafting 363 00:18:49,700 --> 00:18:53,166 extraordinary lemon products for generations. 364 00:18:55,100 --> 00:18:58,366 Are these the best lemons in Greece or the world? 365 00:18:58,466 --> 00:19:00,133 -[ Speaking Greek ] 366 00:19:08,500 --> 00:19:10,433 -So how many lemons do you grow? 367 00:19:12,900 --> 00:19:14,500 3,000 trees? 368 00:19:14,600 --> 00:19:16,933 So when did they get into the lemon business? 369 00:19:24,133 --> 00:19:26,033 You always need to listen to your wife. 370 00:19:26,133 --> 00:19:27,766 -I know that. 371 00:19:27,900 --> 00:19:29,833 -You can smell the -- the oil. 372 00:19:29,933 --> 00:19:32,866 -If you just scratch it? -Yeah, yeah. 373 00:19:32,966 --> 00:19:35,766 -Ooh! [ Sniffs ] 374 00:19:35,866 --> 00:19:37,733 This is very potent. 375 00:19:37,833 --> 00:19:39,800 Oh, my God. It smells so good. 376 00:19:39,900 --> 00:19:41,800 You just want to, like, bite into it. 377 00:19:41,900 --> 00:19:43,266 -I say to begin from a lemonade. 378 00:19:43,366 --> 00:19:45,533 -Okay, let's do it. -It's too hot today. 379 00:19:45,633 --> 00:19:47,266 -It is hot. -Got a special lemonade. 380 00:19:47,366 --> 00:19:50,300 -Lemon is the best on a hot day. 381 00:19:50,400 --> 00:19:53,500 -Welcome to Lemonodasos. -Ah! Thank you. 382 00:19:56,100 --> 00:19:57,366 Oh. That's nice. 383 00:19:57,466 --> 00:19:59,133 It's, like, sweet, but not too sweet. 384 00:19:59,233 --> 00:20:02,400 It's just the perfect taste of lemon. 385 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:09,100 I'm on my way to meet Katerina Sakelliou. 386 00:20:09,200 --> 00:20:12,400 She and her Dutch husband, Rik, and daughter, Dora, 387 00:20:12,500 --> 00:20:15,633 own Odyssey Eco Farm, where they host guests 388 00:20:15,733 --> 00:20:17,900 in simple rooms and glamping tents 389 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:21,666 and teach them how to cook Greek food. 390 00:20:21,766 --> 00:20:24,933 They've created a farm with olives, lemons, 391 00:20:25,033 --> 00:20:26,833 oranges, and vegetables, 392 00:20:26,933 --> 00:20:31,100 so the experience here is truly farm-to-table. 393 00:20:31,200 --> 00:20:33,400 Tell me about this place, your home. 394 00:20:33,500 --> 00:20:35,366 -And a few years ago, we thought, 395 00:20:35,466 --> 00:20:37,266 "Why don't we have people here 396 00:20:37,366 --> 00:20:41,566 to come and share this beautiful piece of land, 397 00:20:41,666 --> 00:20:43,266 uh, with guests?" 398 00:20:43,366 --> 00:20:46,400 So we started a glamping... -I love that! 399 00:20:46,500 --> 00:20:47,833 -Isn't it nice? -Yes. 400 00:20:47,933 --> 00:20:50,666 -Yes. 401 00:20:50,766 --> 00:20:52,800 -It's like a Greek dream here. 402 00:20:52,900 --> 00:20:54,333 -Yeah. We're very, very blessed. 403 00:20:54,433 --> 00:20:56,833 And we're very happy to share that, as well, with others. 404 00:20:56,933 --> 00:20:58,566 -How many tents do you have? 405 00:20:58,666 --> 00:21:02,100 -So we have 15 tents. They are, um, fully equipped. 406 00:21:02,200 --> 00:21:05,066 And the idea is that you're sleeping inside. 407 00:21:05,166 --> 00:21:07,066 You're protected. But at the same time, 408 00:21:07,166 --> 00:21:10,366 hear all the noises and the sounds from the nature. 409 00:21:10,466 --> 00:21:12,666 You hear the sea. -It's like the antidote 410 00:21:12,766 --> 00:21:15,600 to living in the modern world. -Exactly. Yes. 411 00:21:15,700 --> 00:21:17,566 -Yeah. -It's magic. 412 00:21:17,666 --> 00:21:19,633 -You have a beautiful eating area 413 00:21:19,733 --> 00:21:21,466 and the cooking lessons. 414 00:21:21,566 --> 00:21:23,800 Are most of the ingredients you use from your farm? 415 00:21:23,900 --> 00:21:27,033 -Yeah. Would you like to pick up some vegetables as well, so... 416 00:21:27,133 --> 00:21:29,633 -Sure. Put me to work. -Yes. Come. 417 00:21:31,400 --> 00:21:34,100 So this is our lettuce. 418 00:21:34,200 --> 00:21:37,166 Look how beautiful they are. -Ah! 419 00:21:37,266 --> 00:21:40,000 Wow! Look at that head of lettuce. 420 00:21:40,100 --> 00:21:41,333 -This is really beautiful. -Put it in my basket. 421 00:21:41,433 --> 00:21:43,366 -There you go. -Thank you. 422 00:21:43,466 --> 00:21:45,533 -This is the vlita, we call it. 423 00:21:45,633 --> 00:21:46,833 -Vlita, yes. -Vlita. 424 00:21:46,933 --> 00:21:49,766 -This is Greek. -Yes. Freshness, huh? 425 00:21:49,866 --> 00:21:51,633 -Mmm! I can't wait to eat this. 426 00:21:51,733 --> 00:21:53,766 -So I'm cutting now the zucchinis, 427 00:21:53,866 --> 00:21:56,333 and look how beautiful they are with the flowers. 428 00:21:56,433 --> 00:21:58,000 -[ Chuckles ] Oh! Those are gonna be great, yeah. 429 00:21:58,100 --> 00:21:59,133 -So good. -We cook those. 430 00:21:59,233 --> 00:22:02,266 -Yes. Look at these beautiful lemons. 431 00:22:02,366 --> 00:22:05,500 -The famous Poros lemons. -The famous Poros lemons. 432 00:22:05,600 --> 00:22:07,266 -My basket's getting heavy. 433 00:22:07,366 --> 00:22:08,400 I think it might be time to cook. 434 00:22:08,500 --> 00:22:09,666 What do you think? 435 00:22:09,766 --> 00:22:11,800 -Oh, you're absolutely right. Let's cook. 436 00:22:13,366 --> 00:22:15,733 Dora, my beautiful daughter, is going to help us. 437 00:22:15,833 --> 00:22:18,033 -Lovely to meet you. -Very nice to meet you. 438 00:22:18,133 --> 00:22:20,400 -I can't wait. What are we making first? 439 00:22:20,500 --> 00:22:22,733 -We are gonna start, or you are going to start, 440 00:22:22,833 --> 00:22:25,066 with a tzatziki. -Ooh! 441 00:22:25,166 --> 00:22:28,100 -All you're going to do is grate this beautiful cucumber, 442 00:22:28,200 --> 00:22:30,000 and we're gonna put it in this big bowl 443 00:22:30,100 --> 00:22:35,166 with this beautiful, fresh, full-fat Greek yogurt, 444 00:22:35,266 --> 00:22:37,600 Garlic. 445 00:22:37,700 --> 00:22:39,133 A little bit of dill. 446 00:22:39,233 --> 00:22:41,366 And the secret to everything in Greece -- 447 00:22:41,466 --> 00:22:42,333 -Olive oil? 448 00:22:42,433 --> 00:22:44,333 -Yeah! -Olive oil! 449 00:22:44,433 --> 00:22:47,933 -But this olive oil, of course, comes from our trees here. 450 00:22:48,066 --> 00:22:51,766 -This is truly local, or KM Zero, they call it. 451 00:22:51,866 --> 00:22:55,366 -Ah, yes, that's right. Yes, yes. 452 00:22:55,466 --> 00:22:58,266 -I can mix. Give it to me. -Yes. There we go. 453 00:22:58,366 --> 00:23:00,500 Mix it all in. -Maybe I like the easy jobs. 454 00:23:00,600 --> 00:23:02,800 What do you eat this with? Basically everything. 455 00:23:02,900 --> 00:23:05,800 -Everything. It's in every Greek household. 456 00:23:05,900 --> 00:23:08,033 And it's so healthy and so good for you. 457 00:23:08,133 --> 00:23:10,733 -Okay. I'm such a good cook. -You're done. 458 00:23:10,833 --> 00:23:12,600 -Look. -Ta-da! 459 00:23:12,700 --> 00:23:15,533 -Okay. We'll have that later. -Get into the next one, yes? 460 00:23:15,633 --> 00:23:18,033 -Which are stuffed zucchini flowers. 461 00:23:18,133 --> 00:23:19,500 -Wow! I've been looking forward to this. 462 00:23:19,600 --> 00:23:20,866 -Look at how beautiful these are. 463 00:23:20,966 --> 00:23:22,033 -So what do we put in there? 464 00:23:22,133 --> 00:23:24,533 -Parsley, dill, mint, 465 00:23:24,633 --> 00:23:27,266 some of the fresh cheese and some of the kefalotyri, 466 00:23:27,366 --> 00:23:29,066 which is like a harder cheese. 467 00:23:29,166 --> 00:23:30,833 -Very simple. -Fantastic. 468 00:23:30,933 --> 00:23:33,500 -And all you have to do is to open the flower 469 00:23:33,600 --> 00:23:37,066 and take off the stem. -You've got it? 470 00:23:37,166 --> 00:23:39,266 -Yep. -Take it. And now we put it in. 471 00:23:39,366 --> 00:23:40,900 -Yes. -Perfect. 472 00:23:41,000 --> 00:23:42,200 -Oh, look how beautiful that is. 473 00:23:42,300 --> 00:23:44,566 -I mean, nature gets it right. -Yes. 474 00:23:44,666 --> 00:23:45,800 -Okay. -Perfect! 475 00:23:45,900 --> 00:23:46,933 -So I'll give them to you for the frying. 476 00:23:47,033 --> 00:23:49,000 -Yes. We are moving and grooving. 477 00:23:49,100 --> 00:23:50,766 Lunch is almost done. -So many things. 478 00:23:50,866 --> 00:23:53,900 I think the next thing is our lemon pie. 479 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:57,200 -So I'm going to use the whole lemon, actually, look. 480 00:23:57,300 --> 00:23:58,566 -So you put the skins and everything. 481 00:23:58,666 --> 00:24:01,700 -So I'm putting the skin and everything into it for this. 482 00:24:01,800 --> 00:24:04,466 More intense. 483 00:24:04,566 --> 00:24:06,300 -This is also absolutely ready. 484 00:24:06,400 --> 00:24:08,000 We're just gonna put it in a little baking tray 485 00:24:08,100 --> 00:24:09,933 and it's gonna go in the oven. -So that's it? 486 00:24:10,033 --> 00:24:13,733 -That's it. -This is probably the easiest 487 00:24:13,833 --> 00:24:15,533 meal I've ever made. -Yeah. 488 00:24:15,633 --> 00:24:17,466 -Might be because I had two people helping. 489 00:24:17,566 --> 00:24:19,433 -Never. -I didn't do any shopping. 490 00:24:19,533 --> 00:24:22,200 -Nah. -I had some wine. 491 00:24:22,300 --> 00:24:24,233 Yamas! -Yamas! 492 00:24:24,333 --> 00:24:26,000 [ Laughter ] 493 00:24:28,866 --> 00:24:30,900 -I think it's time to dig in, Rik, what do you think? 494 00:24:31,000 --> 00:24:32,466 -Good. Yes, I agree with you. 495 00:24:32,566 --> 00:24:35,000 -You seem like a supervisor, like myself. 496 00:24:35,100 --> 00:24:38,400 [ Laughter ] -Um...maybe. 497 00:24:38,500 --> 00:24:42,200 -So juicy and nice and tasty with all the lemons and... 498 00:24:42,300 --> 00:24:45,500 -Thank you. 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