004: Tragedy, tremors and tranquility

Inside the Mani

Jun 25 2026 | 00:45:38

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Show Notes

Mat interviews his 88-year-old mother Glenda, a lifelong Hellenophile and classics teacher who stumbled upon Stoupa in 1986 and never looked back. From earthquake-hit Kalamata to a permanent stone house in the Mani, Glenda shares 40 years of memories, beloved local friendships, and an unwavering belief that this corner of Greece is simply the finest place on earth to live.

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