Irene’s home is a very special place. Passed down through her family for generations Irene has restored it to its original beauty. The intricate woodwork of the traditional bed is an art form that is slowly being lost in history. To live in the center of the village is to be transported to a time where people greet one another, stop to chat, ask how you are, if you need anything and share a joke. The village is quiet during the night. I never heard even a dog bark. Around 9 in the morning the village begins preparations for the day. We slept so well and were awoken with hearty laughter and greeted with smiles. Olympos is a very special place and to live within its rhythms is healing to the soul. We hope to return and stay in Irene’s house again.