I moved to Greece 4 years ago. My lifestyle and habits have changed more than I expected.
I'm an American who moved to Athens four years ago. The ways I dress, eat, and shop for groceries look different now that I live in Greece.
Moving to Greece four years ago has altered my lifestyle significantly. Kathleen O Donnell, a native of Boston, has adjusted her shopping, eating, and dressing habits to fit the Greek culture. She no longer wears athleisure clothes for errands, opting instead for jeans and a top, and takes time to present herself neatly before leaving the house.
Greek farmers markets are much larger and more chaotic than the stores she's used to in the US, but she enjoys the variety of produce, fish, nuts, legumes, olive oil, and homemade wine available there. Her shopping routine involves weekly trips to a bakery for bread and treats, a greengrocer, and a butcher shop for specific meat needs.
The Greek lifestyle typically involves eating dinner later, around 8 or 9 p.m., and dining out can take several hours, allowing for leisurely conversations with friends. While living in Greece, she has embraced the slower meal times and relaxed dining culture, which feels like a pleasant deviation from her fast-paced US life.
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