The 93 Year Old Who Knows How To Live

At 93 years old, Giorgos Kagais of Rhodes, Greece, continues a remarkable tradition he began as a teenager — a fearless daily plunge into the crystal-blue Aegean Sea. For more than 78 years, this beloved islander has greeted each morning with a steady walk to the shoreline, a calm breath, and a refreshing dive that locals say embodies the spirit, strength, and soul of Rhodes. This video captures his timeless ritual, a living reminder that discipline, joy, and resilience can carry us through every season of life.

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Giorgos Kagais the 93 year old from Rhodes, Greece. Making his routine plunge into the sea, a daily ritual in which he has been doing for over 78 years. pic.twitter.com/MGP64J1iN9

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