Memories from 1940s Aegina About Argyris Fortunas and his books Three very interesting books written by a permanent resident of Aegina, Argyris Fortunas, have come out during the last several years. All three are based on the author's vivid memories of the dark years of the German Occupation of Greece during WWII when he spent eight months in 1942 as an interpreter between local Greeks and the German occupiers in Aegina. .... Further reading

Gerald Thompson Walker of Greek Paths It has been my great pleasure these past several years of living on Aegina island to have become friends with Gerald Thompson, author of A Walking Guide to Aegina. Gerald lives in a country house built for him in 1989-90 on the edge of the ravine that traverses the inland village of Mesagros, with a fine view of the 5th century BC temple of Afea on a high hill to the east .... Further reading

Pottery and Food in the Old Aegina Village An interview with potter Nektarios Garis from Mesagros The interview with one of the last scions of the pottery-making families of Aegina - in the large spread-out inland village of Mesagros - began with a discussion about local agriculture and preparation of food. Thinking on this later, this seemed fitting to me, since ceramic wares have long been connected with food - with vessels for cooking, storing and serving of food and drink .... Further reading

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