Any male below the age of 45 who wants the right to Greek nationality, must serve time in the military and so last November I enlisted myself in Ioannina to carry out duty. Whilst many guys serve for 12 months, I was able to do a reduced term of service based on my age and being classed as living abroad. I showed up at the base with a backpack, very short hair and not a clue what I was doing. The food was lousy, the days were long, the commanders were harsh and the toilets were holes in the ground. I cleaned, I scrubbed, made friends with a lazy-eyed dog, met people from all walks of life, cleaned more and finally got to make some military videos.

During my time in the army I met some guys who I knew were going be lifelong friends and in this episode we finally get a chance to catch up together. These were unforgettable times with amazing bonds and precious memories made and today we're going to be talking all about that period as well as offering some sage advice to future conscripts. So welcome to a new episode of Epirus Falls, all about military service in Greece.