Tzatziki. Dolmades. Spanakopita. These are words that don’t really trip off the tongue, but definitely ripple and rage with flavor in the mouth.
You’ve probably had pita bread, munched on moussaka, and nibbled on feta cheese. But have you ever savored a gemista or downed a hearty bowl of chicken bamies? Forget grabbing a quick burger in Greece—reach for a souvlaki sammie, which are as popular and convenient as any cheeseburger. And of course, you must try that most delicate of pastry desserts, tiropita, phyllo drenched in local chestnut honey.
A bounty from the sun and the sea, Greek fare is more than simply feeding an empty belly. It’s a mindset, a philosophy of eating, and one of the healthiest diets in the world! And it all started with a bitter battle on Mount Olympus, thousands of years ago....
Vicious rivals, Poseidon and Athena both wanted to be patron of a new and beautiful kingdom. Rather than wage war, a contest was created. Each god had to give the people an amazing yet purposeful gift. Poseidon dramatically slammed his trident into the Acropolis, creating a spring gushing with crystal-clear water. In contrast, Athena quietly planted a berry seed.
Who would you pick? After time, King Cecrops chose...Athena!
Poseidon’s spring while beautiful, was salty and unsuitable for drinking. Athena’s seedling grew into a bountiful olive tree. This gift turned out to be more valuable because the olive trees provided food and fuel, gave shade, and the bark was used to make everything from plates to boats. And thus, the new kingdom was christened Athens.
A Timeless Cuisine
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Animal Central
From golden frogs to big cats to colorful birds, the national animals of Central America represent the geography and cultures of the region. For a quick sampling of creatures plain and beautiful, common and rare, read on.
31 Countries Biosphere
The Trifinio Fraternidad Biosphere Reserve is located at a spot where El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras converge. A biosphere is the layer of planet Earth where life exists.
THE LEGEND OF THE QUETZAL BIRD
A Mayan Tale retold by Pat Betteley illustrated by Amanda Shepherd
Semana Santa GUATEMALA'S HOLY WEEK
What if Easter preparations meant dyeing sand, collecting pine needles, and staying up all night to work on an art project that you knew would be ruined the very next day? Well, welcome to Guatemala’s Semana Santa, or Holy Week.
ME OH-MAYA!
The Maya are groups of people who live in parts of Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala. Their ancestors created a great society. At its peak, from 600-900 C.E., the Maya civilization was more advanced than its neighbors in the Americas.
Playing Games Honduras-style
Would you play the same games in Honduras that you do in the United States? You might. Children in Honduras enjoy many of the same games North Americans do. They go fishing and shoot baskets. They play sandlot baseball—called bate (BAH tay). They fly kites and ride bikes. Their parents may go horseback riding or play golf or tennis.
LIVING A LONG LIFE IN THE Blue Zone
Most people would like to live as long a life as possible. No one really knows why some people live longer than others, but did you know that where you live can play a big part in how many years you’ll be alive? If you live in a Blue Zone, chances are that you will live much longer than people in other parts of the world.
ATTENTION WORLD: Belize Saves Their Coral Reef
Sea turtles float in clear waters, colorful corals hug the ocean floor, and aquatic animals glide among the mangrove roots. Welcome to the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, the second-largest coral reef in the world (Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is number one). Several years ago, this reef was in crisis, heading toward destruction. But the people of Belize fought back to save their reef’s health.
The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a 51-mile long canal that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
This is Central America!
It’s time to visit Central America. But first, it helps to know exactly where Central America is. Despite its name, it is the southernmost part of North America, which can seem a little confusing. It makes up most of the isthmus dividing the Pacific Ocean from the Caribbean Sea. An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and has water on both sides.
