A SoulTouching Story: 90 and 85 Years Old, Sharing Their Life
In the picturesque mountains of AetoliaAkarnania, in the village of Empesos, lives a couple who are living history. Mr. Andreas, 90 years old, and Mrs. Panoria, 85 years old, shared their memories with us from a life full of love, sacrifice, and resilience.

They were married in 1968, in a difficult time marked by poverty and deprivation. Mr. Andreas remembers with nostalgia his family, who were engaged in animal husbandry, raising goats and sheep. Their hard work brought them even the little they needed to survive, even allowing them to support others in the village who were starving.

Their life was simple, full of few material goods. Their clothes were few and poor, while their shoes were made by themselves from pigskin. Mrs. Panoria, coming from an even poorer family, worked hard shepherding other people's sheep to earn her living. At the same time, she was engaged in the loom, weaving her dowry for her wedding.

Their wedding, Mrs. Panoria remembers, was a joyful celebration that lasted three whole days. At that time, there was no electricity in the village, and the orchestra played with traditional instruments, creating an atmosphere of authentic joy.

Today, Mr. Andreas and Mrs. Panoria enjoy the peace and quiet of life in their village. Mr. Andreas, in his free time, is engaged in woodcarving, creating beautiful objects. Their story is a testament to the power of love, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit, even in the most difficult conditions.

Their life touches the soul and is an inspiration to us all, reminding us of the value of simple things and the beauty of a life full of love and solidarity.