Μυτικας και Καλαμος
A small fishing village by the sea. We approach to greet it without docking.
The "nose" of the Ionian Sea in Epirus lies before us, with Kalamos across the way. Here, the bay with its wild beach fills me with a sense of untamed freedom. There are places that are a gift for the liberty of others, places that hold a different energy and offer a unique dialogue.
Massimo shares the story of his life’s journey. On June 3, 1997, aboard his boat—a JNF38 model named Calypso, built by his own hands—he began his voyage around the world.
The Mediterranean has been the cradle of civilizations, connecting Europe, Africa, and Asia for millennia. This "sea in the middle of the earth" (from Latin medius terra) has served as a stage for:
Ancient mariners used it to transport goods, ideas, and cultures. From the Phoenicians, who built vast trading networks, to the Greeks and Romans, who established sprawling empires, the Mediterranean was an artery of commerce and exchange and inspired countless myths, like the voyages of Odysseus, Jason, and Aeneas. It also played a role in the spread of major religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—all of which developed and expanded in the lands surrounding it.
From the rise of Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations to the Roman Empire, the Crusades, and the Ottoman expansions, the Mediterranean has seen cooperation and conflict, shaping the modern world.
"This Sea is Us"
The Mediterranean’s dual nature—inviting yet treacherous—has always fascinated those who sail it. It has been a source of life and sustenance, but also a setting for tragedy and loss. Ancient sailors relied on its patterns but feared its unpredictability, and even today, it remains a metaphor for human vulnerability and resilience.
The idea of deception might also hint at its layered history. On the surface, the Mediterranean seems idyllic—a haven of beauty and calm. But beneath, it holds the weight of history: wars, migrations, and cultural transformations. This is our journey through all this knowledge to find to feel inside me and give a place to where look for.
