Órmos Mouriótou

One thing that helped me understand Greek culture more was the food and the experience surrounding it. Almost every where we went I tried to ask the waitress or waiter what items they’d get or what they suggest. When interacting with these people asking their names they were shocked because not a lot of people care to ask. However since we asked those questions i got some of the best food suggestions ever. There was only one thing I didn’t love that was suggested but it was bound to happen. I loved their willingness to explain the menu and what they would order because I feel like in the US if you asked that question you’d just get a special of the day or the most expensive things suggested. Another thing about the food was it was fresh and not the processed stuff we were used to. After every meal I felt like I had energy not my usual sluggish self. When we were in Aegina some of the menu items weren’t even available because if they weren’t caught that morning they didn’t have it. Some of us even commented how the soda tasted different and that’s because the European Union cares about what their people consume and regulate their foods to better standards. Another thing about their experience is Greeks seem to be close it’s not just something that was in the text books. I feel like since to go wasn’t a common thing because people sat down and paced themselves at dinner. They take the time to eat, talk and enjoy each other’s company. Something I think we could be better at here in the US.Read more