Siga Siga
One of my favourite Greek words/phrases is "siga siga". The literal translation is "slowly slowly". In reality though, it's a state of mind. The Greeks aren't rushers. They take life pretty slowly, in essence I think, truly savouring it. Even those freddo cappuccinos I was talking about the other day, along with traditional Greek coffee, and the ubiquitous Greek frappe need to be enjoyed siga siga. You need to let the coffee grounds, or foam, or milk settle, and that won't happen in any way but to give it time.
In many ways, this year has turned us all into siga siga connoisseurs. Forward movement happens very slowly in the time of "stay home, save lives". The pace of life has slowed down for many of us. We've learned to appreciate the simple things, like going for walks, baking bread, and catching up (remotely) with friends. When life speeds up again, I hope I remember—like the Greeks do—to have some days of siga siga.
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