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Grandma Lula and the Stories of Time In the village of Argiri in Karditsa lives Grandma Lula, a woman who carries within her the story of another era. We met her in the yard of her house, knitting socks for the coming winter, her hands moving with the skill bestowed by the years. Her day flows in the flour mill that she maintains, a living piece of the past, while corn is drying on the roof of her balcony, an image that awakens memories of a Greece that is slowly disappearing. Grandma Lula, with her eyes shining with warmth and nostalgia, opened the door of time for us and took us on a journey to an era full of difficulties, but also authenticity. She spoke to us about the years of poverty, when doctors were rare and people resorted to herbs to heal themselves. She told us stories about fairies dancing in the forests, legends that enlivened the nights around the fireplace. She transported us to the difficult days of the civil war, when the villagers were forced to abandon their homes, looking for safety. She described weddings full of customs and traditions, with the bride leaving her parental home on horseback to start her new life. Grandma Lula, with her stories, reminded us of the value of memory, the power of tradition and the beauty of simplicity. Leaving Argyri, we renewed our appointment for next year, to immerse ourselves in her stories again and travel back in time. #Grandma #stories #Karditsa #greekvillagelife #tradition ••