Michele’s original diary, in her own words. Additional context follows the story ↓
LIVING IT
They are tuned into nature and eat seasonally. Farm to table dining isn’t a luxury, it’s life.
The daily routine of the locals in the village is absolutely inspiring! They get up with the sunrise and spend hours in their gardens making sure their crops of avocados, olives, grapes, tomatoes, kiwis and oranges are taken care of before they go about their day. They send love to their chickens and are in tune with the Earth. I had my first traditional Greek meal with my new friends in the village yesterday and it was magical to say the least.
DEEPER CONNECTION
There's so much I can learn from this culture about from the art of growing your own food to taking a break from technology and simply enjoying the moment.
In the U.S we would spend hundreds of dollars to seek out the hippest restaurant that offers local, organic, farm-fresh food but here, it's just another day. We ate eggs that were from an 80-year old man's chickens, avocados from the neighbors crop, and kiwi's grown around the corner. The dinner consisted of kiwi cheesecake made with Greek yogurt, grilled avocado salad, and an omelette made with spinach and eggs.
Today, ask yourself if you know where you food come from that you ate for breakfast or when was the last time you spoke with your neighbor?
Science, tradition & further reading
A table connected to a place
This diary records a particular meal, the people who shared it, and the food they grew. Its observations about gardens, neighbors, and seasonal eating belong to Michele’s experience in Avdou. They are preserved as a personal account of village life.
Original writing: Medicine Wild Greek Diaries · 2015-05-29
Source & original context
Personal writing from the original Medicine Wild archive. No new scientific or treatment claims are introduced in this story.
