People of Aegina #22 – Gioia Guerzoni
Gioia Guerzoni, is a 54-year-old literary translator from Italy who discovered a haven of joy on our picturesque island, Aegina! She shares with us her experiences and the reasons why Aegina has become her home!
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Why Aegina…
My connection with Aegina began four years ago when I first arrived in Greece. After spending two months in Athens and falling in love with its vibrancy, I came across a relatively affordable house ad in Aegina. Taking a leap of faith, I sold my house in Milan and decided to make Greece my new home, dividing my time between Aegina and Athens.
What connects you to Aegina…
What binds me to Aegina is the tranquility of the landscape, the rich historical heritage and most importantly, the people. The locals are really golden people!
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My feelings when I arrive…
I feel like I came home!
Favorite places on the island, hidden treasures…
I love Palia Chora and the olives in Eleonas, as well as small taverns, where you can enjoy simple but delicious food. I love walking in the forest, near my home in Souvala and along the sea. In the summer time I never go “downtown”, since we have the Antigone ferry boat coming to Souvala.
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Aegina in one sentence:
Authentic!
I love Aegina for…
It’s such a real place! After years of big cities (I lived in Cairo, Bombay, Tel Aviv) and especially Milano I needed something quiet, and to meet people who are not obsessed with appearances/fashion/design. I have many friends from all over the world on the Island, and the Greeks are great because they speak so many languages, so I use 4 every day. Where else? Aegina is more International than Milano!
A few words about weloveaegina.com from Gioia…
I find weloveaegina very useful and always send it to friends and acquaintances who want to come!
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Gioia’s journey to finally find her peace in Aegina serves as an inspiration to all those who seek a meaningful and fulfilling life away from the hustle and bustle of the city!
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