FISHING EXCURSION

Yiannis Chaldoupis will take you to the river Kalamas to fish for wild trout. It is more or less like hunting, actively seeking out the spot to catch the fish. Your fish can be prepared on a fire and eaten on a nice spot at the riverside, if you wish. Yiannis will provide for the fishing rods. Duration of the excursion: 4 hours. Participation: 2 - 6 persons (exceptions can be discussed with Yiannis). Time: from February till November.

NATURE EXCURSIONS
Yiannis Chaldoupis will take you on a nature hike in the area around Parakalamos, he knows this area with his eyes closed! Depending on the season, the weather and your wishes, this nature excursion can have different goals: Collecting mushrooms is possible in May and October. To find mushrooms, there must be enough moisture and the temperature must be high enough. Available species are mainly chanterelle and ceps (porcini). Looking for the Marginated Tortoise during a hike in a rough mountain area of unspoilt nature. This excursion is possible the whole year round, but in wintertime its difficult to find them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marginated_Tortoise Looking for the Helix Pomatia snails, to be found in April, May and September, if theres enough moisture. More information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helix_pomatia Gathering chorta (wild eatable vegetables), wild asparagus and wild chestnut in nature, nearly all year round. Duration of the excursion: 3 hours. Participation: 2 - 10 persons

FESTIVE BARBECUE WITH GYPSYORCHESTRA AT RIVERSITE GORMOS AYIOUS

This excursion is a festive outdoor happening with traditional music. First Yiannis will take you shopping in the village of Parakalamos to buy the ingredients.Then you will prepare the fire and the food for the barbecue at the riversite Ayious. This particular spot along the river Gormos, is a real paradise. In summertime its nice and cool. If you wish, you can take a bath in the river. The water is very cold and very clean, because it comes straight from the source and is drinkable. During mealtime the trio of Yiannis Chaldoupis will play the typical songs of Epiros. In Epiros every party begins with mirologia, sad songs and slowly the music changes into dance music. They also use polyfonia, multiple voices. Duration of the excursion: 5 hours.

General information: Its important to wear appropriate shoes: hiking boots or sneakers will do. Participation of children is possible. If the children are very young, please let Yiannis know. The same counts for people who have reduced mobility.. Due to weather condition, it can happen that an excursion is not possible on the planned date. We try to find another activity or another date. We expect you come to Parakalamos, where Yiannis lives, with your own transportation. Yiannis Chaldoupis Parakalamos, Ioannina 26530-31688 / 6946473209 yiannischaldoupis@gmail.com