The availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) makes the difference for many who travel abroad with special transportation needs. Wheelchair friendly vehicles in Greece are absolutely necessary, in many instances, offering any traveling family the freedom and independence they seek while away from home.

The recent WAV advocacy news in the United States calls attention to the importance of wheelchair friendly transport and services. WAVs are non-emergency vans that are easily accessible to those with physical disabilities. Several van models are typically equipped to handle up to two wheelchairs. These specially made vehicles are designed for those who cannot travel without leaving their wheelchair. WAVs can also be used by wheelchair users either as a passenger or a driver — without needing to move out of their wheelchair. The size, shape and design of various wheelchair friendly vehicles always depend on the original vehicle it was created from. Also, the size will vary on how it was converted and the company that converted it.

The best WAV services offer availability based on a client’s needs, either for an extended stay in Greece or simply for pick-up services during the day or night for transport between two destinations.   Other non-emergency vehicle services are called upon by those who might need to ensure safe, comfortable transport of patients that are temporarily using a wheelchair between health-related appointments, such as dialysis or an injury.

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Pumpkin soup is a perfect warming dish to serve during autumn and winter. It cooks in no time, and it's a favorite for kids and adults alike. Add caramelized bacon and homemade croutons to take this recipe to a whole different tastiness level!

Serves: 4-6
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooks in: 30 minutes 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
• 70 g butter
• 800 g pumpkin, yellow, peeled
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1 liter of water
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• the juice of 1 orange

Cooking Method

Heat the olive oil in a deep pot over medium heat, and sauté the onions for 2 minutes, until slightly golden. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.

Add 20 g of the butter, the pumpkin cut into 3-4 cm cubes and the thyme.

Sauté for 2-3 more minutes and add the water with the chicken bouillon cube. You can also add a stock cube if you have some in your pantry.

Bring to a boil and simmer – with the lid on – for 15 to 30 minutes until the pumpkin is tender.

When the pumpkin pieces are tender, add the rest of the butter, the orange juice, and beat the soup with a blending rod until the mixture is homogenized and smooth.

If it is too watery, boil for a few more minutes. If it is too thick, add a little more hot water.

Tip: Serve the soup with heavy cream, fresh thyme, caramelized bacon, and homemade croutons.

Recipe Source: akispetretzikis.com

This valuable initiative aims to select, conserve, clear, signpost, and link public trails in areas of particular environmental or cultural importance; it extends across the mainland and the islands of Greece, with a total of 658 kilometers of already-restored hiking and bicycle routes, many of which date back to ancient and Byzantine Greece.

An award ceremony organized under the auspices of Emmanuel Macron will take place in France on October 29, 2019, where the winning organizations will receive €10,000 each.

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About Greek Paths Of Culture

Greek Paths of Culture is an integrated, multi-disciplinary programme of selecting, conserving, clearing, sign-posting and linking up public footpaths in areas of particular environmental or cultural importance in Greece. Its geographical scope is vast, with a total of 658 km of restored hiking and bicycle routes, many of them dating from ancient and medieval times, in no less than 13 regions across Greece. The programme, created by ELLINIKI ETAIRIA – Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage, has been realised with a relatively modest investment. It brings together scientists from many fields (geographers, archaeologists, historians, teachers, ornithologists), institutional players and representatives of the business and tourism industries. It extends the tourist season, creates new jobs, improves the health and quality of life of local populations, and highlights the local produce of each community.

Source: Europa Nostra

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