Pagona from Perahori is one of thos people who oozes with friendliness, instantly likable with a welcoming nature. She was born and raised on Ithaki and now runs her family business which her father started 25 years ago The Paliocaravo Restaurant also known as Gregorys Taverna on the Bay of Vathy is one of the first big restaurants on Ithaca and has served many famous and infamous people over the years. The King of Belgium, among others, the Kennedys, movie stars and many, many stars of the Greek stage and Mr. Bean.. Pagona loves life, sailing, gardening, travelling and being in the company of good friends, but her biggest joy and pride is raising her ten year old son Yiorgos.