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Wonder in Ikaria

Updated 5:12 PM EDT, Tue May 16, 2017
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The term <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluezones.com" target="_blank" target="_blank">"Blue Zones"</a> has been used to describe small pockets of the world where people, on average, live longer and healthier lives. One such Blue Zone is the Greek island of Ikaria, where octogenarians Alexandro and Antiiopi Koufadakis live. The couple, holding a portrait here of their younger selves, have been married for 61 years.
The term "Blue Zones" has been used to describe small pockets of the world where people, on average, live longer and healthier lives. One such Blue Zone is the Greek island of Ikaria, where octogenarians Alexandro and Antiiopi Koufadakis live. The couple, holding a portrait here of their younger selves, have been married for 61 years.
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Part of the traditional Ikarian diet: fresh tomatoes from the garden.
Part of the traditional Ikarian diet: fresh tomatoes from the garden.
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Konstantinos Spanos, 101, says the key to long life is modesty in everything, including "food, women and entertainment." He reads five hours a day.
Konstantinos Spanos, 101, says the key to long life is modesty in everything, including "food, women and entertainment." He reads five hours a day.
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At age 104, Ionna Proiou runs a daily weaving business.
At age 104, Ionna Proiou runs a daily weaving business.
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Wonder List producer Elgin Fulton takes in the fading sun.
Wonder List producer Elgin Fulton takes in the fading sun.
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Two swimmers enjoy a sunset over Artemis' Cove.
Two swimmers enjoy a sunset over Artemis' Cove.
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A climber navigates the rocky ridges above Artemis' Cove.
A climber navigates the rocky ridges above Artemis' Cove.
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Chistodoulos Poris, 94, describes a recent party he attended until 5 a.m.
Chistodoulos Poris, 94, describes a recent party he attended until 5 a.m.
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A cat enjoys the slow vibe at Thea's Inn.
A cat enjoys the slow vibe at Thea's Inn.
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It's all Greek to "Wonder List" host Bill Weir.
It's all Greek to "Wonder List" host Bill Weir.
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Antiiopi Koufadakis, an 80-year-old cancer survivor, feeds a homegrown tomato to her granddaughter. Her father lived to 98.
Antiiopi Koufadakis, an 80-year-old cancer survivor, feeds a homegrown tomato to her granddaughter. Her father lived to 98.
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Alexandro Koufadakis, 84, pours a lunchtime glass of homemade wine.
Alexandro Koufadakis, 84, pours a lunchtime glass of homemade wine.
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