Have I ever told you about the Sambucas I meet once, that was stories high? Here it’s is! Finally got to see pictures from a friend who joined me on a trip to Greece last year. So exciting! I just can’t with this Elder tree!!An Elder so ancient it’s roots spread up + down the spring fed stream all way the up the mountain. This Elder that was positioned not at a random spring house, no, a site had ten springs houses nestled in an old growth Beech forest. I cant even explain the aroma that engulfed the air. It was intoxicating. The elder flower just took over us. Seriously just overtaken by the traditions that’s upheld there, that are land based & connected to plants, mushrooms and water. An addition to me overjoyed to have met this beautiful Elder I’ll share some photos of my time spent in the cute mountain city of #florinagreece. This city is 20 minutes from the village where my family lives and most recently is stemmed from. I always visit the farm markets, and of course, you know I must support the Yiayias selling their foraged herbs, foods and eggs. I bought some #hypericumperforatum aka St. John’s Wort aka Vasilohorto, Βασιλωχόρτο and Chamomile as well. Snagged some purslane too from another vendor! We then met up with a friend at a cute cafe called @kafeneio_amanitis yes the cafe is called Amanita! The food and vibe it’s real there y’all. Come through! I’m so grateful to be able to spend moments in time and space in this part of the world. What a dang privilege. I hope to be able to continue to learn about my ancestral home & lands, the traditions and the history, oh yea and the food, fermented goods, dance and music too! Can’t leave those out! I grew up coming here and not understanding what that meant. Over time we went less and not as the whole family anymore. That’s a whole other story. ;) Come love this land & culture with me! Visit the website or hit the link in our bio www.smugtownmushrooms.com/greece2019 #smugtownmushrooms #sambucas #elderflower #springwater #florina #greece #mushrooms #wildfoodlove #ancestors #yiayiamedicine #lactarius #greece #foraging #herbalism #plantmedicine #mycotour #hypholoma #mycology (at Φλωρινα Florina) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByiH3zRgiLo/?igshid=y0br6it9xlz2
